Principal Engineer Smart Manufacturing & Automation

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Aurangabad Maharashtra India Cornelia Georgia United States of America Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Norderstedt Schleswig-Holstein Germany Raritan New Jersey United States of America San Angelo Texas United States of America San Lorenzo Puerto Rico United States of America São José dos Campos São Paulo Brazil Suzhou Jiangsu China

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is currently recruiting for aPrincipal Engineer - Smart Manufacturing & Automationto join the Global Engineering & Technology team within Wound Closure & Healing Global Technical Operations!

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Are you interested in joining a diverse team delivering outstanding results to our customers Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

ThePrincipal Engineer - Smart Manufacturing & Automationwill act as the technical expert and drive platform strategy for controls and automation AI-enabled vision systems machine learning and Industry 4.0 initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites in the United States Puerto Rico Mexico Brazil Germany India and China.

This role may be based at a WCH manufacturing site or the Raritan NJ home office and will involve approximately 20% travel.

• Lead and implement the smart manufacturing strategy for the WCH Supply Chain ensuring alignment with business and digital program objectives.
• Develop and maintain roadmap for integration of cutting-edge automation and control system technologies to drive improvements to manufacturing efficiency cost reliability and quality.
• Serve as business product manager (BPM) for WCH MES applications providing guidance on global standards for system functionality and features
• Work collaboratively across manufacturing sites and functions to ensure alignment benchmarking and harmonization of platform initiatives.
• Provide technology insights for business planning cultivate external partnerships and foster internal collaboration across all levels.
• Mentor and develop digital/automation team members through coaching and career planning.
• Follow regulatory and company guidelines related to Quality Compliance EH&S and Financial reporting

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelors degree in the Engineering or Computer Science field is required. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) is preferable.

Required:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a technical role that includes development of short- and long-term business strategies.
• Direct experience in development of business cases and funding/resource requests.
• Depth of knowledge in conventional and emerging technologies related to industrial automation control systems industrial networking vision systems robotics servomotors IIoT data architectures machine learning AI/analytics and OT cybersecurity
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 frameworks and the application of smart manufacturing technologies
• Proven leadership stakeholder communication change management and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire diverse teams.

• Certifications such as Six Sigma/Process Excellence and/or Project Management (PMP/FPX)
• Familiarity with common programming languages (e.g. Rockwell/Siemens PLC and HMI TP SQL Python C)
• Track record of innovation

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Benchmarking Coaching Critical Thinking Facility Management Leading Change Lean Manufacturing Principles Lean Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Flow Management Organizing Performance Measurement Predictive Maintenance Product Design Program Management Project Schedule Safety-Oriented Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Strategic Thinking

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102000.00 - $177100.00

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