2027 Graduate Mechanical Engineer
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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:
Project Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Limerick, Ireland
Job Description:
Role Title: Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Intake: 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
Provide engineering support in developing new or improving existing equipment and/or process related activities. Define or assist in defining process equipment requirements and specifications based on process requirements, J&J safety requirements and customer needs.
Perform project management tasks for small to medium scale projects involving either new or existing equipment
Assist in determining the budget to support requirements
Evaluate or assist in evaluating technology necessary to support requirements
Propose options to Management/Customer/Stakeholders
Provide technical support for projects
Support and/or develop and execute equipment or process related validations in accordance with IML requirements, processes and procedures
Assist in negotiation with equipment suppliers
Utilize necessary project tools, i.e. URS, Microsoft Project, etc. to manage projects successfully
Develop the necessary equipment, process and product knowledge to be recognised as a local expert.
Measure/evaluate equipment efficiencies, downtime and assist in the development of maintenance requirements
Propose and implement improvement projects that improve compliance, improve efficiencies, yields or throughputs
Define root cause and implement solutions to equipment and process related non-conformances utilising the NCMR and CAPA processes
Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements
Ensure effective closure on quality system documents (Audit Action, NCR’s, CAPA’s, Maps, etc.)
Implementation of safety/environment requirements on purchase and changes of all new and existing equipment.
Education & Experience:
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 .
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving
Flexible work ethic
Attention to detail
Risk management familiarity
Good presentation skills
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.
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