Johnson & Johnson MedTech · 19 hours ago
Staff Engineer, Controls & Automation- Med Tech Surgery
Blue Ash, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leading company in the MedTech Surgery sector, focused on creating innovative surgical solutions. They are seeking a Staff Engineer, Controls & Automation to lead the design and deployment of automated manufacturing lines for new surgical products, working closely with various teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in production systems.
Hospital & Health Care
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:
PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)
HMIs
Machine vision (Cognex, Keyence)
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (Advanced degree strongly preferred) in: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, 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: PLC/HMI programming, Control systems, 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
Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
RSLogix / Studio 5000
FactoryTalk View SE/ME
Servo motion control and machine safety systems
Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems
Inspection, measurement, and defect detection
PLC and SCADA integration
Ignition (preferred) or similar platforms
Siemens Opcenter (MES)
Data historians, track-and-trace, batch records
SQL databases, OPC-UA, MQTT
FANUC, Universal Robots (UR), or similar
Robotic assembly, handling, or inspection
Industrial Ethernet/IP, Profinet
ISA-95 / PERA architectures
Secure production network design and integration
IQ/OQ/PQ execution
GAMP 5 lifecycle documentation
FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 11, Part 820)
Automation or controls certifications a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are working to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges through innovations at the intersection of biology and technology.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Walker
CFO & VP of Finance DePuy Synthes
Tino Schweighoefer, MBA
CFO Monarch Platform
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