Principal Engineer - Smart Manufacturing & Automation

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America, Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, San Angelo, Texas, United States of America, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer - Smart Manufacturing & Automation to join the Global Engineering & Technology team within Wound Closure & Healing Global Technical Operations!

Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery business, is the worldwide leader in wound closure devices with products that help improve patient outcomes, optimize healing, and enhance operating room efficiency. Johnson & Johnson has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures to revolutionizing surgery with technologies such as Plus Antibacterial Sutures, STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control Devices, DERMABOND Topical Skin Adhesives and Skin Closure Systems, and EVERPOINT Cardiovascular Needles. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. For more information, visit

Are you interested in joining a diverse team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

The Principal Engineer - Smart Manufacturing & Automation will act as the technical expert and drive platform strategy for controls and automation, AI-enabled vision systems, machine learning, and Industry 4.0 initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, India, and China.

This role may be based at a WCH manufacturing site or the Raritan, NJ home office and will involve approximately 20% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement the smart manufacturing strategy for the WCH Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with business and digital program objectives.
• Develop and maintain roadmap for integration of cutting-edge automation and control system technologies to drive improvements to manufacturing efficiency, cost, reliability, and quality.
• Serve as business product manager (BPM) for WCH MES applications, providing guidance on global standards for system functionality and features
• Work collaboratively across manufacturing sites and functions to ensure alignment, benchmarking, and harmonization of platform initiatives.
• Provide technology insights for business planning, cultivate external partnerships, and foster internal collaboration across all levels.
• Mentor and develop digital/automation team members through coaching and career planning.
• Follow regulatory and company guidelines related to Quality, Compliance, EH&S, and Financial reporting

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the Engineering or Computer Science field is required. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) is preferable.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a technical role that includes development of short- and long-term business strategies.
• Direct experience in development of business cases and funding/resource requests.
• Depth of knowledge in conventional and emerging technologies related to industrial automation, control systems, industrial networking, vision systems, robotics, servomotors, IIoT, data architectures, machine learning, AI/analytics, and OT cybersecurity
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 frameworks and the application of smart manufacturing technologies
• Proven leadership, stakeholder communication, change management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire diverse teams.

Preferred:

• Certifications such as Six Sigma/Process Excellence and/or Project Management (PMP/FPX)
• Familiarity with common programming languages (e.g. Rockwell/Siemens PLC and HMI, TP, SQL, Python, C++)
• Track record of innovation

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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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Benchmarking, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Facility Management, Leading Change, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Flow Management, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Predictive Maintenance, Product Design, Program Management, Project Schedule, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Strategic Thinking

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

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