Automation & Controls Engineer II

Description

About Ethicon & Johnson & Johnson

Ethicon, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies, is dedicated to improving the health of people around the world. They focus on innovative medicine and MedTech, striving to deliver breakthroughs that prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases. Their commitment to healthcare innovation allows them to build a world where treatments are smarter, less invasive, and personalized.

Description: Automation & Controls Engineer II

Location: Cornelia, Georgia, United States

Function: Supply Chain Engineering

Sub Function: Automation Engineering

Category: Engineer, Automation Engineering (ST4 – E24)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Improvement of Manufacturing Equipment: Collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to design new manufacturing equipment or modify existing equipment, adhering to regulatory, industry, and Johnson & Johnson standards.
• Project Management: Effectively and safely manages or supports projects to meet business objectives in areas such as quality, finance, safety, and performance goals.
• Equipment Currently pursuing: Supports the coordination and execution of qualification processes for new or improved manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Quality and Safety Investigations: Leads or supports investigations related to equipment issues, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
• Technology Evaluation: Supports evaluations of new technologies to enhance process safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Reporting and Training: Prepares technical reports and project updates, coordinates training for personnel on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Asset Management: Analyzes maintenance trends to support investment strategies for manufacturing assets.
• Capital Appropriation Requests: Organizes and presents Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) outlining project scope and funding needs.
• Compliance: Ensures adherence to all Federal, State, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures, including Johnson & Johnson’s environmental and safety guidelines.
• Leadership: Accountable to the Johnson & Johnson Standards of Leadership, emphasizing Credo Values, customer focus, innovation, problem-solving, and organizational development.

Currently pursuings:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment, OR Advanced Degree (M.S.) with relevant Internship or co-op experience.
• Preferred: Project management experience, PMP or similar credential, experience developing engineering documentation, experience with industrial control systems (PLC/DCS), servomotors, inspection and vision systems, instrumentation, SCADA networks, MES systems, programming/coding skills, experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries, Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Essential Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving abilities, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Information:

• This position is primarily located in Cornelia, GA, but some onsite support in Athens, GA may be required.
• 10% domestic travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.