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Automation EngineeringJob Category:
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Geel, Antwerp, BelgiumJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Principal Automation Project Engineer in Geel, Belgium.
The Geel site is the largest chemical production site for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) within the JnJ supply chain. We ensure that lifesaving medicines reach the patient safely, optimally, competitively, always. Besides production of API's, the site has a launch & grow mission for new pharmaceutical products. To accomplish this mission, we keep investing in new technologies, people, and partnerships. Our teams are working together in a dynamic environment where innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are common goods.
This is an exciting, high impact role with focus on project delivery within the GET (Global Engineering & Technology) organization. This is the perfect moment to join us!
As a Principal Automation Project Engineer, you manage the design, development and validation of the process automation systems of the future, you
- Develop specifications, strategies and roadmaps related to process automation systems, instrumentation and new technologies
- Act as Project manager or core-team member for automation scope projects, driving successful project delivery for complex (automation) projects
- Ensure that computerized systems are compliant and fit for the intended use, ensuring a smooth release for operational use.
- Establish effective working relationships and partnerships with internal and external partners
- An enthusiastic, standout colleague with a “Can do” mentality.
- You love working in a team, hearing different points of view and discussing them with your peers.
- An individual who feels that safety and quality are of paramount importance.
- An individual with strong social skills, who can communicate effectively with partners across different levels of our organization.
- Experience in Automation, Process Control Systems and Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) is strongly desired
- Affinity with project engineering in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is considered a key asset
- A person with “digital” embedded in the DNA.
- You acquired a master’s degree or equal trough experience. Preferred fields of study are Engineering or Science.
Employees are vital to our organization. You will be part of an enthusiastic team in an innovative environment that values personal and professional development. In this role, you will have the potential to transform both our business and your career. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. Through job training, e-learning and various projects, we ensure personal growth by focusing on your talents and empower you to take control over your career and where it leads you.
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The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€79,800.00 - €137,770.00Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Experience in automation and process control systems
- Experience with Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP)
- Project engineering experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Master's degree or equivalent experience
- Engineering or Science field of study
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