Staff Automation Engineer - J&J Vision

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

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Johnson & Johnson is a company committed to doing good for the world. We blend Heart, Science and Ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies’ purpose is to reach more patients and restore more lives. Having advanced patient care for more than a century, these companies represent an unparalleled breadth of products, services, programs and research and development capabilities in surgical technology, orthopedics, cardiovascular and specialty solutions with an offering directed at delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide.

We are looking for a Staff Automation Engineer to lead automation, controls, and data integration initiatives. You will design, develop, and maintain automation systems while ensuring full regulatory compliance and system reliability. You will collaborate with equipment suppliers, global and local Engineering as well as IT teams to drive technology upgrades and digital transformation projects. Our site in Uppsala is undergoing a major transformation, modernizing its production systems and automation platforms to support next-generation medical device manufacturing. For the right person, this is a unique opportunity to contribute and grow with us on this exciting journey!

• Lead design, programming, troubleshooting of automation systems including PLCs, HMI, and SCADA applications for manufacturing equipment.
• Define, implement, and validate automation projects in accordance with J&J Computer System Validation methodology and GAMP 5 standards.
• Lead automation and digitalization projects supporting the transition to electronic batch records (eBR) and integration of manufacturing systems within the SCADA environment.
• Implement and optimize vision systems including Körber/Seidenader, Cognex VisionPro/ViDi, Mikron Shaman for automated inspection.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to implement automated solutions that enhance productivity, reliability, quality, and data integrity.
• Serve as a OT Cybersecurity Lead in close collaboration with J&J IT teams.
• Conduct structured root cause investigations for automation and software issues, applying problem-solving tools in accordance with the site’s non-conformity and CAPA processes
• Serve as technical owner for assigned computerized systems, leading lifecycle activities such as upgrades and obsolescence mitigation.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for automation during audits, validations, and investigations.
• Foster a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing organization.

Education

• BSc or MSc in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Software Engineering (or related field).

• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Project management expertise within the field of high-speed automation, including vision systems, multi-axis motion control, SCADA, MES, and robotics.
• Proficiency in PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Rockwell, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff, CodeSys, Ignition).
• Experience with vision software such as Seidenader and/or Cognex for automated inspection.
• Strong understanding of networked control systems, MES/eBR integration, OPC, and industrial communication protocols.
• Computer coding (C#, Python, SQL) for automation and data integration applications.
• Solid understanding of GAMP 5, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and data integrity requirements (21 CFR Part 11).
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and optimizing automated production equipment.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and project management skills.
• Fluency in English; Swedish is an advantage.

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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.