Automation Engineer

Execution Systems / Automation Engineer

Location: Leiden, Netherlands - Hybrid working - 3 days a week on site 

Duration: Until December 2025

Hours: 40 hours per week

MAKE Asset Management (MAM) organization:

The MAM organization operates as one integrated team in the delivery of Engineering, Maintenance and Execution Systems activities. This occurs in a standard, coordinated and consistent manner in support of the current and future requirements of our Manufacturing & Technical Organization (MTO) and in conjunction with key partners, to create one integrated internal/external network. 

Job Summary:

MAM - Execution Systems (ES) is a dedicated team of enthusiastic and skilled Automation professionals with various technical expertise, responsible for the (support of) 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 Leiden manufacturing facility. We 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 Execution Systems PI Engineer is a specialist in the PI workflow for PI tag validation and can from there grow capability in working with OSI-soft PI. The role allows strong interaction with projects in execution system, and their engineers to manage change on time as well as our IT department. The engineer is part of the team Data & strategic technologies, being at the fore front of unlocking value of our available manufacturing data and data pipelines.

roles and responsibilities

• Maintain and execute the pims workflow for PI tag validation. 

• Ensure reliable delivery of the scheduled work. 

• Alignment with projects on the requested task and timing. 

• Alignment with involved parties quality and IT to deliver upon workflow.

how to succeed

Qualifications:

• A technical education / degree in industrial automation or relevant engineering discipline is required, at Bachelor level or higher

• Experience in osi-soft PI minimum 1 year.

• Experience in a GxP regulated environment with a required minimum of 1-2 years and proven knowledge of current Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP).

• Critical thinker, quality driven.

Key Competencies: 

• Good organizational skills, including experience organizing self and others, coordinating, and initiating work arrangements.

• Demonstrated high level communication skills and excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills in all layers of the organization including the ability to work independently, flexibly, and collaboratively, and to negotiate effective business outcomes. English and Dutch required, but only one language fluently.    

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run until December 2025 and has a strong chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

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about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

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. 

• The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. 

• Please apply with English CV only

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”.