Staff Engineer, Controls - Blue Ash - Johnson & Johnson MedTech

    Johnson & Johnson MedTech
    Johnson & Johnson MedTech Blue Ash

    1 day ago

    Healthcare
    Description

    Staff Engineer, Controls & Automation- Med Tech Surgery

    Company: Johnson & Johnson

    Location: Blue Ash, Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

    About Johnson & Johnson – MedTech Surgery

    At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Within our MedTech Surgery

    organization, we combine biology and technology to create smarter, less invasive surgical

    solutions that help surgeons treat conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

    Our work directly impacts patients around the world.

    The Role

    We are seeking a Staff Engineer, Controls & Automation to serve as a technical leader

    supporting the design, development, and deployment of automated manufacturing lines for new

    surgical products. This role is part of our R&D Product Development organization and plays a

    critical role in bringing advanced medical devices to market.

    You will work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and external equipment vendors

    to design and launch highly automated, compliant, and reliable production systems.

    Key Responsibilities


    • Lead controls and automation strategy from early concept through full production launch

    (IQ/OQ/PQ)


    • Partner with equipment vendors to deliver robust solutions using:

    o PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)

    o HMIs

    o Machine vision (Cognex, Keyence)

    o MES / SCADA systems


    • Define automation requirements, specifications, and validation plans for complete

    manufacturing lines


    • Support and guide teams through validation, TMV, and GR&R activities


    • Deliver automated lines with minimal downtime, scrap, and quality risk
    • Participate in cross-functional design reviews across lab, pilot, and full-scale

    manufacturing


    • Design, troubleshoot, and validate GxP-compliant automated equipment


    • Develop and maintain documentation aligned with QMS and regulatory standards


    • Lead or support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and production ramp-up


    • Collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, IT, and external suppliers

    Required Qualifications


    • Bachelor's degree required (Advanced degree strongly preferred) in:

    o Electrical Engineering

    o Mechatronics

    o Computer Science

    o Mechanical Engineering


    • 8+ years of controls and automation engineering experience

    (6+ years with an advanced degree)


    • Proven experience launching automated manufacturing lines


    • Strong background in:

    o PLC/HMI programming

    o Control systems

    o Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams


    • Experience in medical devices, pharma, or other GxP-regulated industries


    • Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments


    • Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills

    Preferred Technical Experience

    Controls & PLCs


    • Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)


    • RSLogix / Studio 5000


    • FactoryTalk View SE/ME


    • Servo motion control and machine safety systems

    Machine Vision


    • Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems


    • Inspection, measurement, and defect detection


    • PLC and SCADA integration

    MES / SCADA & Data Systems
    • Ignition (preferred) or similar platforms


    • Siemens Opcenter (MES)


    • Data historians, track-and-trace, batch records


    • SQL databases, OPC-UA, MQTT

    Robotics


    • FANUC, Universal Robots (UR), or similar


    • Robotic assembly, handling, or inspection

    Networking & IT/OT


    • Industrial Ethernet/IP, Profinet


    • ISA-95 / PERA architectures


    • Secure production network design and integration

    Regulatory & Validation Experience (Preferred)


    • IQ/OQ/PQ execution


    • GAMP 5 lifecycle documentation


    • FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 11, Part 820)


    • Automation or controls certifications a plus

    Why Join Us


    • Work on life-saving surgical technologies


    • Influence how advanced medical devices are manufactured


    • Partner with passionate, mission-driven teams


    • Build next-generation automated factories in MedTech


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