Senior Systems & Equip Development Engineer

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Systems & Equip Development Engineer to lead automation and technology initiatives for modernized and legacy manufacturing systems within MedTech. The role involves planning, designing, and managing projects that support new product development and manufacturing excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and grow new manufacturing technology, including procurement and qualification of capital equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Plan, organize, and manage automation projects, providing thought leadership and limited‑direction research.
• Train, mentor, and lead operators, technicians, and junior engineers.
• Stay ahead of emerging manufacturing technology trends and incorporate them into design requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, materials, or biosystems engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six years of related work experience, preferably ten years in R&D design, process development, or manufacturing engineering in the medical device industry.
• Proven experience with process scale‑up, PLCs, vision systems, optics, and automation.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of leading multi‑functional teams.

Required skills

• PLC programming
• Vision systems
• Optics
• Automation
• Process scale‑up
• Analytical Reasoning
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Robotic Automation
• Prototyping
• Project Management
• Systems Development

What we offer

• Base salary range $79,000 – $127,650 per year (visible).
• Eligibility for retirement (pension) and 401(k) savings plans.
• Long‑term incentive program participation.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer leave.
• Inclusive work environment with accommodations for disabilities.