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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering:

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description: About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for the Senior Process Engineer role to be in Cork, Ireland.As part of the Engineering Team, The Process Engineer provides technical leadership in the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance within a regulated environment.

The role partners closely with Operations, Projects, and Technical teams to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant process solutions.

As a Process Engineer, you will:

• Lead the engineering execution of process and equipment projects, including C&Q and deployment in line with engineering standards.

• Provide technical leadership for process improvements, investigations, and failure analysis.

• Support capital project development, including equipment specification, budgeting, and expenditure control.

• Ensure projects meet agreed scope, timelines, budget, and compliance requirements.

• Act as a technical SME, supporting Operations and cross-functional teams.

• Drive adherence to EHS&S, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.

• Support technology transfer and/or NPI activities, ensuring alignment to technical standards.

• Mentor and support junior engineers where required.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and performance to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, or related Engineering discipline.

• 5–10+ years’ experience in a process engineering role within a cGMP-regulated environment (pharma, biotech, medical devices).

• Strong experience in process troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and failure analysis.

• Proven experience leading or contributing significantly to capital or improvement projects.

• Solid working knowledge of EHS, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Exposure to automation systems (e.g. DeltaV, PLC, SCADA).

• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems.

• Technical mentoring experience.

• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory interactions.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is €52,400 to €82,915.

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review:

We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

• Getting to know you:

If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

• Staying informed:

We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

• Final steps:

For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Emerging Technologies, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Supply Planning, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing