Senior Automation Engineer

Job Description - Senior Automation Engineer (2406185499W)

Senior Automation Engineer - 2406185499W

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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our TEAM located in Courcelles.

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Company Overview:

Johnson & Johnson Deliver Group is part of Johnson & Johnson’s global Supply Chain organization supporting operations across all the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Deliver strives to deliver an outstanding customer experience through leading critical customer-facing-functions such as customer service, distribution, and transportation. In addition, Deliver leads all aspects of critical business enablers, including how we capture and handle supply chain master data, safe and secure supply chain practices, product identification standards, and market/channel access capabilities. It supports the Medical Device (including Vision) sector of Johnson & Johnson.

Our Senior Automation Engineer serves as the onsite specialist for all automated material handling equipment and warehouse control system administration for the European Distribution Center Hub Site based in Courcelles, Belgium. The successful candidate will serve and play a key role in the optimization of processes, improving efficiency, and driving innovation across our operations providing technical expertise to the operation of a highly automated, efficient distribution hub for medical devices. This position offers a great opportunity to work with innovative technologies and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project execution and proposal processes, including application & control system upgrades, automated equipment, design specs, validation, change control, and pilot solutions.
• Investigate and recommend on the selection of new equipment, implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma techniques.
• Develop and supervise automation systems metrics and performance indicators. Implement process surveillance programs for process control, yield, cycle time, quality, equipment change-over, and equipment reliability.
• Provide preventive/corrective maintenance and troubleshooting expertise on automation systems.
• Maintain knowledge of company processes and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, information security, validation, and change control.
• Partner with site teams for knowledge transfer for technical issues and developing maintenance procedures for future self-sufficiency.
• Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions using Industry 4.0 principles such as Automation, IoT, big data analytics, and cyber-physical systems.
• Develop and maintain digital twins, predictive maintenance models, and real-time monitoring systems to optimize asset performance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for cybersecurity, data privacy, and safety in all automation projects.
• Partner with J&J technology organizations (ISRM, JJT, TQ) to ensure WCS requirements are represented in deployments and plans (e.g. JJT Server and Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security & SOX, Common Data Layer Digital Strategies).

• Proven experience of 8+ years in automation engineering, with a focus on implementing Industry 4.0 solutions in a distribution environment;
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, as well as experience with automation frameworks and IoT platforms;
• Knowledge of smart technologies, including IoT sensors, edge computing, AI/ML algorithms and digital twins;
• Strong experience with data analytics tools and techniques for extracting actionable insights from large-scale manufacturing datasets;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams;
• Computer System Validation (CSV) & SDLC Documentation & Testing Procedures; Microsoft.NET ASP & Windows applications or JAVA based equivalent;
• Controls / Automation – PLC, HMI, SCADA, OEE, Warehouse Control Systems;
• IQ/OQ/PQ based validation plans. Engineering change control, protocol, and test development, execution, report writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: MS Engineering, MS IT / Systems related field
• Preferred Area of Study: Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, IT systems
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Highly automated manufacturing and /or distribution systems with high volume throughput in a GMP and/or regulatory environment.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI Platforms and Industrial Data Centers; motion control systems (servo systems, robotics etc), barcode scanning, label printing & vision systems; six sigma /green belt.

Other:

• Proficiency in French and English is required, knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• On site presence is required
• Travel up to 10% of the time to collaborate with global teams as needed.

This position is based in Courcelles, Belgium. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of Industry 4.0 innovation and make a significant impact on our organization's success.

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.

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