Vision Care Ireland is located in Castletroy, Limerick and is the producer of the world’s leading contact lens products. Our site uses the industry’s most advanced technology and directly employs over 1000 people. We produce a diverse array of contact lenses using our highly automated production process. Key to our success has been the combination of innovative material science with technologies such as precision injection moulding, robotics, vision systems and data analytics.

We have over 38 sophisticated production lines manufacturing over 8 million contact lenses a day, which are shipped to customers worldwide.

Johnson &Johnson

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 in Ireland are 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

The Responsibilities & The Impact YOU Will Have:

Our Senior Automation Engineers develop, test and install control system software changes with supporting documentation for validated manufacturing systems. Along with providing support to operations for automation related issues on the production lines.

Responsibilities;

• Responsible for development, installation and support of the automation control systems within a highly automated validated manufacturing plant.
• Provide ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems
• Participates on and may lead project teams and provide technical support.
• Provide technical support to Operations where necessary for complex problems.
• May have the responsibility for the project management of control systems and software - based projects.
• Actively adopt and promote a strong cultural Credo based code of conduct prominent at Johnson & Johnson. Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents. Ensure that all activity is carried out in accordance with both internal and external Health and Safety and Environmental standards for both new and existing installations.
• Works with manager / team leader to develop and implement strategic engineering Goals & Objectives.
• Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives

May Be Required To:

• Supervise project plans and schedules to ensure work you're doing is on time and within budget.
• Identify and lead internal and external resources to support assigned projects.
• Monitor and analyze opportunities for the development of new or improved tools for process improvement activities.
• Provide technical expertise as a domain expert.
• Provide moderately complex technical consultation and leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide training and mentoring to less expert staff.
• Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments’ continuous improvement program.

Essential;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent required experience.

Desirable:

• Demonstrate proven understanding of automation control systems.
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• 3 + years experience.