J&J MedTech is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Lead for Supply Chain Projects to join our team. As a technical lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the engineering aspects of our supply chain projects, including the development and implementation of automation systems.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in automation engineering, with a proven track record of implementing systems integrated with ERP and WMS or MES enterprise systems.
You will be responsible for developing business plans, project timelines, resource requirements, and budget plans for the Olympus project, ensuring alignment with MedTech goals and supporting cross-functional projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement automation systems that meet the requirements of our WCS
* Provide direction and oversight for vendor partners in design, implementation, and operation of systems that integrate into existing company requirements and standard practices for software, hardware, safety, security, ISRM, and IT
* Support global compliance strategies and provide solution guidance for addressing government compliance relative to WCS systems (FDA, SOX, other global authorities)
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to represent the engineering workstream in meeting project goals and objectives
* Support the development of a clear proposal for WCS system update and functionality rebalancing, including resource required, implementation plan, interdependency, risks, and mitigation actions
Requirements:
* Proven experience of 10+ years in automation engineering
* Experience in large automation and software integration projects with multiple workstreams (e.g. Operations, Engineering, Compliance, Quality, IT, ISRM, etc)
* Experience in validation and software life cycle practices within a regulated environment like Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry
* Experience in server, network, and/or cloud computing infrastructure
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
* Experience in high-level programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, and experience with automation controls like PLC and SCADA is a plus