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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Automation Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine.

J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

In the Global Engineering and Technology organization we deliver future-proof and innovative engineering solutions to solve complex challenges across our manufacturing sites and global operations.

The Site Engineering team operates as one integrated team in the Delivering Projects, Maintenance and Automation solutions. We operate in a standard, coordinated and consistent manner in support of the current and future requirements of our Manufacturing and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) and in partnership with key internal/external network.

We are searching for the best talent for our Senior Automation Engineer - BAS Lead located in Wilson, NC!

Automation is a dedicated team professionals with various technical expertise, responsible for the implementation, validation, qualification and maintenance of the ISA-95 level 1 and 2 manufacturing automated systems and applicable interfaces and level 3 recipe content for the manufacturing facility. Ensure that automated systems are fit for intended use and follow applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. cG(a)MP) and company manufacturing standards throughout the entire system life cycle.

The selected candidate will lead the delivery, support, and maintenance of site Building Automation System (BAS) and Utility Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, including project execution, upgrades, system performance, vendor management, production and development systems, library standards and network infrastructure. After the go-live, he/she will conduct the planning, design, scheduling, and control of automation projects to support new product development and base business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site primary contact for BAS and Utility PLC global standards support and delivery.

• Delivery and execution of the Site BAS and utility PLC Projects and strategies.

• BAS and Utility PLC Technical Owner and SME for the site

• Establishes methods for developing and gaining insight into system architecture to distill it into concrete design.

• Assists in establishing and implementing automation requirements and is responsible for the scheduling, resource management, maintenance, and operational support.

• Delivers technical reports, technical papers, and other documents.

• Assists in the management of existing equipment and control systems in assigned areas and helps resolve reliability and need for updates.

• Conducts most complex assessments to resolve regulatory compliance and any necessary improvements for regulation conformity.

• Establishes automation deliverables timelines and ensures alignment to expected deadlines.

• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities

Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachleor degree in engineering, science, or an IT area, required

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in a regulated environment

• Strong experience with BAS, preferably Honeywell BMS, and Siemens PLCs.

• Project Management experience

Preferred:

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

• In-depth technical knowledge of S88/S95 systems, including Honeywell EBI, Emerson DeltaV, OSI Pi, Siemens PLCs, and IT Infrastructure & Hardware.

• Key understanding of Industrial Automation Networks and Communication Protocols.

• Knowledge of HVAC, facilities, and utility systems.

• Familiarity with S95 level 4 systems, including ERP, Quality Systems, Data Warehouses, and CDL.

• In-depth understanding of the ISA S95 & S88 standards and how they should be used within the Global Supply Chain

• Appreciation of Industry 4.0/IIoT.

Other:

• PMP and/or FPX certifications.

• This position will require 20% travel in project phase and 10% travel time during normal operation.

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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.