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About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
About Vision
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for Associate Automation Specialist.
Purpose: We are seeking an entry-level Associate Automation Specialist to provide hands-on, shift-based support for automated manufacturing equipment and operational technology (OT) systems. This hourly position will focus on production-floor support, preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, routine system checks, and clear documentation. The specialist may also support automation projects, equipment upgrades, and improvement activities as assigned.
You will be responsible for:
- Provide hands-on automation and OT support for manufacturing operations during the assigned shift.
- Respond to and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, sensor, communication, computer, network connectivity, and automated equipment issues.
- Perform routine system checks, approved resets, backups, basic testing, and configuration activities in accordance with procedures.
- Document work performed, communicate equipment status, and provide clear information during shift handoffs.
- Execute assigned preventive maintenance activities for automated equipment and OT systems.
- Perform inspections, backups, functional checks, and other scheduled maintenance tasks using approved procedures.
- Identify recurring equipment issues and communicate opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Follow applicable safety, quality, change-control, data-integrity, and cybersecurity requirements when supporting equipment and OT systems.
- Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT, and external suppliers to restore and maintain equipment operation.
- Support automation projects, equipment upgrades, testing, and startup activities as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Automation, Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field is required, or candidates must be on track to complete their degree by December 2026.
- Zero to two (0-2) years of relevant experience required. Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. Internship, apprenticeship, co-op, academic project, laboratory, maintenance, or other hands-on technical experience is highly valued.
- Experience with PLC or industrial control systems is preferred.
- Experience with HMI or SCADA applications is preferred.
- Usage of industrial equipment, sensors, instrumentation, robotics, electrical systems, or communications is preferred.
- Experience with computer hardware, software, networking, or technical troubleshooting is preferred.
- Technical documentation and safe work practices are preferred.
- Exposure to Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Exposure to GMP, validation, data integrity, or another regulated environment is preferred.
- Exposure to industrial networking, OT systems, equipment maintenance, data collection, or reporting systems is preferred.
- Availability to work overtime, various work schedules, which include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including weekends and holidays is required.
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Automation, Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field, or expected degree completion by December 2026
- Zero to two years of relevant experience
- Availability to work overtime, first, second, and third shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Experience with PLC or industrial control systems
- Experience with HMI or SCADA applications
- Experience with industrial equipment, sensors, instrumentation, robotics, electrical systems, or communications
- Experience with computer hardware, software, networking, or technical troubleshooting
- Technical documentation and safe work practices experience
- Exposure to Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, or similar platforms
- Exposure to GMP, validation, data integrity, or another regulated environment
- Exposure to industrial networking, OT systems, equipment maintenance, data collection, or reporting systems
Johnson & Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson & Johnson and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson & Johnson.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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