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At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.\nJob Function:\nSupply Chain EngineeringJob Sub Function:\nManufacturing EngineeringJob Category:\nScientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:\nSanta Clara, California, United States of AmericaJob Description:\nPosition Overview\nThe Staff Operational Technology (OT) Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, validating, and supporting operational technology solutions that enable safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role focuses on industrial control systems, automation, OT-IT integration, and lifecycle support of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems and MES interfaces for on-market products. The Staff OT Engineer partners with R&D, Quality, Production, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure robust control systems, validated processes, and secure, reliable production operations.\nEssential Job Functions\nDesign, develop, program, and deploy industrial control systems (PLCs, PACs), HMI/SCADA applications, and control logic to support manufacturing processes.\nLead OT for process/tool/fixture implementations: define functional/user requirements and system specifications, manage vendor deliverables, and provide on-site commissioning, ramp support, and operator/maintainer training.\nPlan and execute system validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for control systems, sequencing logic, and MES/SCADA integrations; ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements.\nIntegrate OT systems with MES/ERP/PLM systems (data handshakes, batch records, recipe management), support data migration and ensure electronic records integrity.\nImplement and maintain secure, segmented OT networks with IT/cybersecurity; lead OT cyber risk management (vulnerabilities, patching/compensating controls, access controls, incident response) aligned to IEC 62443 and NIST.\nTroubleshoot production control issues, perform root cause analysis (DMAIC), and implement corrective actions to restore and improve process stability and throughput.\nDevelop and maintain control system documentation: control logic descriptions, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, HMI screen specs, SOPs, and validation records.\nLead or participate in pFMEA and risk assessments focused on control and automation risks; translate risk findings into mitigation actions and design changes.\nConduct capability studies and process monitoring where OT systems provide process control data (Cpk analyses, SPC implementations).\nManage vendor relationships for control system components, PLC/HMI platforms, and system integrators; review and accept vendor deliverables.\nParticipate in continuous improvement projects to increase automation reliability, reduce downtime, and support scalability.\nOther duties as assigned. These job requirements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.\nAn internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Mechatronics/Computer/Mechanical Engineering. Master’s preferred.\nMinimum 8 years’ manufacturing engineering experience, including 3-5 years hands on OT/control systems in regulated environments (medical device/pharma preferred).\nProven leader of OT projects across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, PLC/HMI/SCADA development, vendor selection, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, and post ramp sustainment.\nAdvanced PLC/HMI/SCADA proficiency across major platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware) and fluent with IEC 61131 3 languages (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block).\nOT-IT integration expertise: MES/ERP/PLM interfaces, ISA 95 application, recipe/batch management, historians, real time alarms/events, and OT sourced OEE/Cpk reporting.\nOT security and industrial networking skills: network segmentation, managed switches/VLANs, industrial firewalls, secure remote/vendor access, vulnerability/patch management, and familiarity with IEC 62443 and NIST guidance.\nExperience with regulatory grade system validation and documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, validation plans/protocols/trace matrices, deviation handling) and awareness of 21 CFR Part 11 concepts for electronic records.\nStrong troubleshooting and root cause capabilities for PLC logic, HMI behavior, communication faults, and on site commissioning diagnostics.\nStrong vendor and integrator management skills: scoping, technical acceptance, FAT/SAT oversight, and contract deliverable governance.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior OT/control engineers, and influence stakeholders including IT, Quality, Production, and Regulatory.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; experienced producing technical specifications, control narratives, validation artifacts, SOPs, and executive summaries.\nWillingness and ability to travel to manufacturing sites as required.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCertifications: IEC 62443 practitioner/certification, GICSP, ISA, vendor-specific PLC/HMI certifications, or relevant OT security credentials.\nFormal project management certification (PMP) or equivalent demonstrated multi-project leadership experience.\nExperience with implementation of historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI)\nExperience designing and implementing architecture for SCADA or an OT communication layer, that delivers centralization of IOT data and supports cloud-based OT analytics platforms.\nPrior experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing with direct support for audits and regulatory submissions.\nSix Sigma or Lean certification and experience applying statistical methods (Cpk, SPC) using Minitab or similar tools to OT-sourced process data.\nJohnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.\nJohnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.\nRequired Skills:\nPreferred Skills:\nAccelerating, Coaching, Compliance Risk, Critical Thinking, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Performance Measurement, Product Design, Program Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Robotic Automation, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically SavvyThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :\n$109,000.00 - $174,800.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:","description_format":"text","description_chars":7970,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Prescription Drugs","Surgical Instruments & Devices","Orthopedic & Spine Implants"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-16T23:49:29Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":52,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.58,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":5,"expected_fill_days":8,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-22T06:10:10Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/johnson-johnson-staff-ot-manufacturing-engineer-shockwave","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/johnson-johnson-staff-ot-manufacturing-engineer-shockwave.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-23T04:58:37Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":8177,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-24T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":14152},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=14152"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fjohnson-johnson-staff-ot-manufacturing-engineer-shockwave"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fjohnson-johnson-staff-ot-manufacturing-engineer-shockwave"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fjohnson-johnson-staff-ot-manufacturing-engineer-shockwave"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/johnson-johnson-staff-ot-manufacturing-engineer-shockwave\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fjohnson-johnson-staff-ot-manufacturing-engineer-shockwave"}]}