Johnson & Johnson Posted November 4, 2026

2027 Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Limerick, Ireland Full time
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About this opportunity

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:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Role Title: Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Start Date: September 2027

Location: Limerick

Duration: 23 months

The final-stage assessment centre will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2027. Please ensure that you are available to attend (if selected) before applying.

About the Johnson & Johnson Graduate Programme:

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

The Successful Candidate will have the opportunity to:

Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.

Cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.

Regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.

Personal development and effectiveness training.

Skills development in influencing & communication.

Project and Project Management experience.

Introduction to new and innovative technologies.

Exposure to Senior Management Team.

Continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer position is focused on providing engineering support within a high volume, fully automated manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for the deployment of technical solutions and development of site capability to coordinate and leverage talent and best practices in engineering & technology.

The engineer will be responsible for and involved in the design, installation and improvement of the lens production processes and equipment.

Edits and publishes troubleshooting documentation and training materials for materials, and equipment.

Strong analytical approach to problem solving and brings innovative solutions to equipment.

Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of troubleshooting methods to equipment and processes.

Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments’ continuous improvement program.

Project Management - provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.

Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.

Develop and maintain a Credo & Behavioral Standards based culture within the group.

Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR’s, CAPA’s, Maps, etc.).

Implementation of safety/environmental requirements on purchase and changes of all new and existing equipment.

Work with team leader to develop and implement strategic engineering goals & objectives.

Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives.

All employees are responsible for minimising both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.

Education & Experience:

Essential:

You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in either Mechanical , Production , Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree and are due to graduate in 2027

Good project management skills

Good communication skills

Desirable:

Familiarity with equipment validation in an FDA environment

Ability to work on own initiative.

Attention to detail.

Ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximise productivity and yields is an essential requirement.

Have statistical process control and capability analysis using ANOVA and DOE techniques

Experience in a relevant engineering role

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€35,400.00 - €56,695.00

Benefits:

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, 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.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Limerick, Ireland
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 3432 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 177 biopharma companies.

3432Comparable roles tracked
3080Currently active
177Companies hiring similar roles
61Countries represented

Salary context

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Peer group range $2,684 – $381,150 (median $128,400)

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Germany209
India160
France151
Ireland127
China123

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Manager360
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Associate146
Principal134
Associate Director110
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Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

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Dermatology & Aesthetics2
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