Senior Automation Engineer

Location: Cornelia

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub     Function:
Automation Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech,  a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a  Senior Automation Engineer  to join the Ethicon Georgia Campus Technical Operations team!
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 Med Tech, 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.

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The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for design, installation, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment and improvement/optimization of existing manufacturing equipment. The engineer in this role will also provide technical expertise to resolve manufacturing equipment and automation issues.
The role of Senior Automation Engineer will support Suture Materials Manufacturing in the Ethicon Med Tech manufacturing facility in Cornelia, Georgia.
Key Role Responsibilities
Collaborates with other plant functions and external vendors to design new manufacturing equipment or modify existing manufacturing equipment in accordance with regulatory, industry, and J&J standards.
Effectively and safely manages projects to meet business objectives, including quality, financial, EH&S, and performance goals.
Coordinates, and executes qualification of new and/or improved manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
Plans, coordinates, and executes qualification of new and/or improved manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
Leads or supports quality and safety investigations related to equipment. Achieves timely closure of corrective actions.
Evaluates new technologies to improve process safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
Prepares oral and written technical reports and project updates
Coordinates training of personnel on equipment operation and maintenance
Analyzes maintenance trends in area of responsibility to support asset investment strategy
Organizes and presents Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) for project scope and funding.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Adheres to J&J environmental and safety policies and guidelines.
Accountable to the Johnson and Johnson Standards of Leadership (Credo Values, customer/Marketplace Focus, Innovation, Masters complexity, and Organizational and People Development).
Required Skills
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of related experience OR M.S. degree in above with 3+ years of related experience.
Project management experience is required. PMP or similar product management credential is a plus.
Experience developing and maintaining engineering design documentation and drawings is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office…