Automation Engineer-Orthopedics (Grecia, Costa Rica)

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Process Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Grecia, Costa Rica Job Description: "Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.” About Orthopedics Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent for Automation Engineer to support our MedTech Orthopedics business in Grecia, Costa Rica. Purpose: Identifies and develops internal areas of opportunities through the DMAIIC methodology and tools of Excellency in processes with the purpose of reducing the manufacturing cost of the products and continue with the culture of continuous improvement and follows up in quality and regulatory requirements comprehended in the business strategy. Administers extensive and diversified knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and practices to a broad range of supply chain engineering project plans, as well as associated key performance metrics, goals, and objectives. They are responsible for ensuring that all activities assigned to them is performed, keeping the expected levels of the Department. Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) making observations and communicating them for their correction. You will be responsible for: In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position: Identifies, designs and develops the necessary equipment. Performs material tests. Studies the processes to implement improvements. Responsible for preparing and managing specifications. Coordinates/ supports technicians and engineers about unusual problems. Responsible for purchasing and designing equipment and tools that meet manufacturing, safety and environmental requirements. Ensures effective and efficient use of project engineering tools and techniques to solve opportunities. Participates in saving and capital projects Responsible of complying with finance metrics Responsible for evaluating and developing action plans for quality, safety, cost, service and regulatory compliance requirements. Performs activities of process/product validation. Can supervise, coordinate and technically revise the work of a limited group of technicians Responsible of evaluating and providing feedback in a timely manner, in performance and development plans for personnel in charge. Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable. For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures Performs other duties assigned as needed Qualifications / Requirements: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION University bachelor’s degree in engineering, any specialty. 0 - 2 years in a similar position. Preferably knowledge in the medical industry. Experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for managing, monitoring, and optimizing production processes in a regulated manufacturing environment. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and documentation, preferably in the medical industry. Experiment design Knowledge in statistical analysis tools Management of statistical procedures. Knowledge of computer programs. Oral and written communication in Spanish Strong comprehension of standard costs and work standards. Advanced English Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Limit the Use of My Personal Information