Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

Location: Courcelles, Belgium

Duration: 4-6 months

Working mode: Hybrid/Remote

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Supply Chain Global Deliver Group is part of Johnson & Johnson’s global Supply Chain organization supporting operations across all the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Global Deliver oversees critical business enablers, including how we gather and manage supply chain master data, safe and secure supply chain practices, product identification standards, and market/channel access capabilities. It supports the Medical Device (including Vision Care) sector of Johnson & Johnson. Located in every region of the world where Johnson & Johnson operates, Global Deliver is a critical component of our supply chain, working collaboratively to ensure that quality, safety, and the experience of our customers is our top priority. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability in everything we do.

Position Overview:

The Automation Engineer for the Olympus project is responsible for overseeing the engineering aspects of the project Olympus, aimed at updating the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS) for the European Distribution Center (EDC) Courcelles facility. This role will involve developing a roadmap, cost estimate, plan to implement automation system, as well as upgrading equipment.

The role will support the technological and system proposal development, potentially guiding the deployment through to operational stabilization upon project approval. Collaboration with project leaders on J&J interdependent initiatives is essential.

Please note that this is a project-funded position, and its duration will be extended contingent upon project approval.

roles and responsibilities

• Develop business plans, project timelines, resource requirements, and budget plans for the Olympus project, ensuring alignment with MedTech goals and supporting cross-functional projects.

• Provide direction and oversight for vendor partners in design, implementation, and operation of systems that integrate into existing company requirements and standard practices for software, hardware, safety, security, ISRM, and IT.

• Support global compliance strategies and provide solution guidance for addressing government compliance relative to WCS systems (FDA, SOX, other global authorities).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to represent the engineering workstream in meeting project goals and objectives.

• Support the development of a clear proposal for WCS system update and functionality rebalancing, including resource required, implementation plan, interdependency, risks and mitigation actions.

• Manage project risks, including the development of contingency plans, initiating corrective action, flag any risk to the Program Manager Morpheus. Identifying and obtaining any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project.

• Connect, influence and communicate with all J&J workstreams to get a holistic view of interdependencies (e.g. process, resource, system implication between Supply Chain and other functions to ensure smooth execution of the project). Provide reliable and predictable project communication to stakeholders.

how to succeed

• Proven experience of 10+ years in automation engineering, with experience implementing systems integrated with ERP and WMS or MES enterprise systems.

• Experience in large automation and software integration projects with multiple workstreams (e.g. Operations, Engineering, Compliance, Quality, IT, ISRM, etc).

• Experience in validation and software life cycle practices within a regulated environment like Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience in server, network, and/or cloud computing infrastructure.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Experience in high level programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, and experience with automation controls like PLC and SCADA is a plus.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 4-6 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

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

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. Options are available. 

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”.