Position: Graduate Automation Engineer

Start Date: September 2025

Location: Limerick

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For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

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About the Johnson & Johnson Graduate Programme:

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

The Successful Candidate will have the opportunity to:

Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
Cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
Regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
Personal development and effectiveness training.
Skills development in influencing & communication.
Project and Project Management experience.
Introduction to new and innovative technologies.
Exposure to Senior Management Team.
Continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

Job Purpose:

Develop, test and install control system software changes with supporting documentation for validated manufacturing systems. Provide support to operations for automation related issues on the production lines. This position will provide engineering experience and may also include liaison with outside suppliers and other Johnson & Johnson sites.

Responsibilities:

Develop, install and support of the automation control systems within a highly automated validated manufacturing plant.
Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify automation software.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards.
Provide ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems
Participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.
Provide technical support to Operations where necessary.
Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with both internal and external Health and Safety and Environmental standards for both new and existing installations.
Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules.

Qualifications

Essential:

Recent Graduate (2024 or due to graduate in 2025)
Minimum bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
Good understanding of automation systems.
Capable of working within a team to achieve results.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Strong communication skills.
Attention to detail.

Please note that the application window is currently open until the 31st of December however, we may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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