Graduate Automation Engineer (Supply Chain Engineering)

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Graduate Automation Engineer for its Campus Ireland sites in Limerick, under the Supply Chain Engineering function. The role starts in September 2027 and lasts 23 months. The final-stage assessment centre is on 28 and 29 January 2027, so candidates must be available to attend if selected.

The graduate programme is collaborative across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland sites and aims at high-potential people who are encouraged to take responsibility, drive change and contribute to their teams and the business. The successful candidate will develop technical skills, get cross-functional exposure on site and within Campus Ireland, receive regular one-to-ones and feedback, and gain project and project management experience, exposure to senior management and a continuous professional development programme with a recognised qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test and install control system software changes with supporting documentation for validated manufacturing systems.
• Support operations with automation-related issues on the production lines.
• Liaise with outside suppliers and other Johnson & Johnson sites.
• Maintain comprehensive code documentation to Medical Device standards.
• Propose improvements to control systems and work in cross-functional teams to meet quality standards.
• Carry out all activities in line with internal and external health, safety and environmental standards.

Required profile

• Pursuing a minimum bachelor's degree in Automation, Control, Electrical & Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software, Instrumentation, Robotics Engineering or equivalent, graduating in 2027.
• Experience in or familiarity with a regulated GMP environment.
• Good understanding of automation systems.
• Team player, able to work independently, with strong communication skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks under tight schedules.

What we offer

• Base pay of EUR 35,400 to 56,695.
• An annual bonus with a set target depending on pay grade and location, plus possible sales commissions.
• Vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement, caregiver and volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement and health programmes.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.