Automation & Robotics Engineer, Cell Therapy

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About Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our sciencebased advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at are searching for the best talent for an Automation & Robotics Engineer Cell Therapy in Spring House PA.

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We are on a mission to transform autologous CART celltherapy manufacturing with pioneering automation. As an Automation/Robotics Engineer you will support the design integration and testing of automated modular systems and mobile robots contribute to documentation assist in troubleshooting help coordinate process flows and participate in verification and sterilityassurance activities. This role applies foundational engineering and computerscience principles to help maintain reliable scalable automated production lines under direct to moderate supervision.

You will be responsible for:

Design & Deploy

Assist with the design configuration and deployment of automated systems and robotic modules used in CART manufacturing workflows (e.g. isolation expansion formulation cryopreservation) under GMP.

Support the development of system architectures user requirements and technical documentation (URS DHF traceability matrices) through data gathering drafting and revision.

Contribute to assembling and testing functional prototypes to evaluate feasibility and performance under guidance.

Participate in FAT/SAT and qualification activities by performing defined test steps capturing data and documenting deviations.

Solve & Improve

Support equipment owners by collecting performance data documenting observations and escalating issues appropriately.

Conduct initial troubleshooting following standard procedures and assist in basic rootcause analysis across mechanical software vision and controlsystem components.

Recommend smallscale adjustments or procedural improvements based on test results and operator feedback.

Assist vendors and senior engineers with evaluating technologies or upgrades by preparing data summaries or test inputs.

Maintain & Sustain

Contribute to operational support by monitoring equipment performance performing routine maintenance tasks and updating logs.

Help prepare and revise user documentation (SOPs O&M manuals reports) and ensure consistency with GMP expectations.

Assist with audit readiness documentation reviews and compliance activities.

Optimize & Scale

Support optimization of production flows by updating test data documenting cycle times and assisting with controlsystem evaluations.

Participate in technologyroadmap activities by completing assigned work packages such as component testing or documentation updates.

Collaborate with QA IT OT facilities and other functions to support the alignment of automation efforts across teams.

Assist in risk assessments and mitigation planning by compiling data and maintaining worksheets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Automation Robotics Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or related technical field with 12 years of relevant experience in robotics automation or mechatronics (internships academic projects included).

• Exposure to automated systems instrumentation or electromechanical equipment is preferred.

• Basic handson experience with robotics platforms laboratory automation systems or controlsystem hardware.

• Foundational understanding of engineering and computerscience principles as applied to automation and robotics.

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with operators engineers and crossfunctional partners.

• Demonstrated reliability in following procedures documenting activities and working safely in a regulated environment.

• Ability to work under direct to moderate supervision while contributing to assigned tasks and technical processes.

• Experience with programming or scripting (e.g. Python C vendorspecific languages).

• Experience supporting projects in regulated or GMP environments.

• Exposure to ISA S88/S95 concepts PLCs MES or dataintegration tools.

• Experience with 3D modeling simulation tools or digitaltwin environments.

• Familiarity with industrial automation networks and communication protocols.

• This handson position will be based in the US (East Coast Spring House) and onsite presence is required. Willingness to travel during project phases.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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