Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

• Location: Limerick, Ireland
• Duration of the contract: 12 months
• Hours per week: 40

Imagine your next project driving cutting-edge automation solutions that directly restore and preserve sight for millions of people globally. Provide high-quality development and technical support for advanced automated machines across various disciplines, such as PLC systems, vision systems, robotics, and servo motion, within our world-class manufacturing facility in Limerick, Ireland.

roles and responsibilities

You will develop functional and detailed design specifications based on user requirements and create robust PLC and SCADA solutions.

This will involve:

• Responsible for the development, installation, validation, and support of automation control systems.
• Design and validate solutions for both new and legacy equipment to enhance safety, quality, or throughput.
• Act as a subject matter expert for complex problem resolution and technical consultation.
• Develop validation documents and ensure conformance to site quality and safety standards.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the site to reduce costs and improve technical performance.
• Mentoring less experienced staff and managing resources for assigned projects.
• Validate and commission control software within a 24/7 regulated production environment.
• Perform fault-finding on complex equipment and provide technical support to operations.
• Support cross-functional teams to improve quality, performance, and product delivery.
• Maintain change management and quality control documentation according to medical device standards.

how to succeed

To thrive in this role, you will bring strong technical expertise in automation engineering along with the ability to solve complex problems under tight schedules.

You will also bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of automation control systems and medical device validation standards.
• Proficiency in PLC languages (SFC, ladder, structured text, function block) to IEC61131 standards.
• Knowledge of safety PLCs (AB, Pilz), robot controllers (6 axis and SCARA), and vision systems.
• Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to work under tight schedules.
• Familiarity with laser control, RFID/BCR interfaces, and data systems like MES.
• Exposure to data analytics, AI, and Machine Learning concepts.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Vision

Johnson & Johnson Vision brings together cutting-edge insights, science, technology and people. We partner with eye care professionals and help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Our portfolio includes the best selling contact lens brand in the world, ACUVUE®, plus consumer eye health solutions, dry eye treatments, refractive (Lasik) and cataract products. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough, create a world connected by SIGHT™ with your next project at Johnson & Johnson Vision.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.