Job Specifications
Automation Engineer
Location: Courcelles, Belgium (onsite working)
Duration: 31st December 2026
Hours: 40
Imagine your next project working with cutting-edge technologies as an onsite specialist to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of automation solutions for a European Distribution Centre hub, driving innovation and optimizing efficiency for a forward-thinking global healthcare leader.
Johnson & Johnson Deliver Group is part of Johnson & Johnson’s global Supply Chain organization supporting operations across all the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
Deliver strives to deliver exceptional customer experience through leading critical customer-facing-functions such as customer service, distribution, and transportation. In addition, Deliver oversees critical business enablers, including how we gather and manage supply chain master data, safe and secure supply chain practices, product identification standards, and market/channel access capabilities. It supports the Medical Device (including Vision) sector of Johnson & Johnson. Located in every region of the world where Johnson & Johnson operates, Deliver is a critical component of our supply chain, working collaboratively to ensure that quality, safety, and the experience of our customers is our top priority.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability in everything we do. As we continue to expand and enhance our operations, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a highly motivated Automation Engineer as the onsite specialist to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of automation solutions for our European Distribution Centre hub located in Courcelles, Belgium.
The successful candidate will serve and play a key role in keeping the business running, optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and driving innovation across our operations providing technical expertise to the operation of a highly automated, efficient distribution hub for medical devices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company.
roles and responsibilities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping the business running and providing technical expertise to the operation of a highly automated distribution hub.
This will involve:
Execute planned maintenance, upgrades, and deployment activities during designated weekends to ensure zero disruption to business-as-usual operations.
Support DC deliver equipment project automation workstreams from project design through go-live / operational stabilization in coordination with regional segment engineering team and other cross function project team members.
Support and enhance WCS (Warehouse Control System) deployments, managing technical escalations and implementing sustainable fixes in collaboration with integrators and vendors.
Introduce and integrate advanced technologies:
AI/ML-driven automation
AMR/AGV fleet systems
Machine vision & inspection systems
Cyber-physical systems & IoT architectures
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for cybersecurity, data privacy, and safety in all automation projects;
Partner with J&J technology organizations (ISRM, JJT, TQ) to ensure WCS requirements are represented in deployments and plans (e.g. JJT Server and Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security & SOX, Common Data Layer Digital Strategies).
Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, incorporating new tools and methodologies into our automation strategy.
how to succeed.
You will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in automation engineering, robotics, or industrial digitalisation with a strong understanding of emerging technologies.
You will also bring:
Minimum 4 years of experience in automation engineering, robotics, or industrial digitalization.
Strong understanding and interest in emerging technologies:
3D printing
AI / Machine Learning,
Vision systems,
AMR/AGV systems,
IoT sensors and edge computing.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, as well as experience with automation frameworks and IoT platforms it’s a plus;
Knowledge of smart technologies, including IoT sensors, edge computing, AI/ML algorithms and digital twins;
Experience with data analytics tools and techniques for extracting actionable insights from large-scale manufacturing datasets;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams;
Computer System Validation (CSV) & SDLC Documentation & Testing Procedures; Microsoft.NET ASP & Windows applications or JAVA based equivalent;
Controls / Automation – PLC, HMI, SCADA, OEE, Warehouse Control Systems;
IQ/OQ/PQ based validation plans. Engineering change control, protocol, and test development, execution, report writing.
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About the Company
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. As a focused healthcare company, with expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we're empowered to tackle the world's toughest health challenges, innovate through science and technology, and transform patient care.
All of this is possible because of our people. We're passionate innovators who put people first, and through our purpose-driven culture and talented workforce, we are stronger than ever.
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