Staff Automation Engineer

About the role

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Limerick, one of the world's largest automated contact lens manufacturing sites, is hiring a Staff Automation Engineer. The post reports to the Automation Team Lead and sits within the Supply Chain Engineering function. It is a full-time, permanent, onsite position in Limerick.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and improve automation systems and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work with operations, quality and engineering to deliver robust solutions for current production needs and future-proof equipment.
• Provide automation expertise at design review, create design documentation and develop URS, FDS, SDS, SAT, FAT and functional test plans.
• Apply sound technical direction and safe implementation practices to daily automation work.
• Mentor team members and junior engineers.
• Close out quality issues and support CAPA actions.
• Develop machine control software covering servo, pneumatic, safety, electrical and data control.
• Develop, debug and validate control system software, analyse faults and modify automation software.

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 9 to 10 years of proven experience with automated control systems in a machine design team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and prioritisation skills, and ability to work to tight schedules.
• Experience in validated environments with a strong understanding of change control.

Required skills

• PLC background: Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, Siemens S7, Schneider (Elau), Pilz safety PLCs, Guardlogix safety PLCs, Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA, FactoryTalk View HMI.
• Knowledge of safety controls, machinery regulations, electrical systems, servo motion control, robotics, vision systems and data analytics is an advantage.
• Preferred: MES, product tracking, level 2 to 3 interfaces, AI and ML concepts.

What we offer

• Base pay range of EUR 64,300 to EUR 102,925.
• Annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, well-being reimbursement and insurance plans.
• Continuous professional development, including CPD and an apprenticeship and graduate programme.