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The Associate Engineer supports manufacturing, process, and/or packaging operations through technical execution, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement activities. Working within an assigned value stream or project team, the role provides engineering support to maintain and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in regulated manufacturing environments.

The Associate Engineer contributes to equipment, process, and product improvements; supports validation and change control activities; and collaborates with cross-functional partners including Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet business and compliance objectives in accordance with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Technical & Operational Support
• Provide day-to-day engineering support within assigned manufacturing and process areas.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and resolving equipment, process, and product issues using structured problem-solving and data analysis techniques.
• Support troubleshooting activities to restore and improve process performance, product quality, and safety.
• 2. Process, Equipment & Product Improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities for process, enhancements to improve efficiency, yield, reliability, and compliance.
• Support or lead defined improvement projects aligned with site and business objectives.
• Apply statistical and analytical tools (e.g., data trending, basic DOE) to evaluate and improve processes.
• 3. Validation, Change Control & Documentation
• Support qualification and validation of equipment, processes, and packaging systems in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in change control activities, including impact assessments, implementation, and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams to support manufacturing, quality, and project objectives.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Support interactions with vendors and external partners as required.
• 5. Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory, quality, safety, and company requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and compliance at all times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Material Science is required.

• Relevant engineering experience, including internships or co-op experience is required/

• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing or engineering principles.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Exposure to validation, change control, or process improvement activities.

• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Required Knowledge

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and visualization.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills;

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in standard office and data analysis tools.

• Ability to produce clear, compliant technical documentation.

• Fluency in English; additional languages site-dependent.

Johnson & 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. 

Johnson & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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