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[Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Limerick-Ireland/XMLNAME-2027-Graduate-Automation-Engineer_R-105388) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Johnson & Johnson](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) / 2027 Graduate Automation Engineer ## Job description 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: Automation Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Limerick, Ireland Job Description: Role Title: Graduate Automation 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. ### Job Purpose Develop, test and install control system software changes with supporting documentation for validated manufacturing systems. Provide support to operations for automation related issues on the production lines. This position will provide engineering experience and may also include liaison with outside suppliers and other Johnson & Johnson sites. ### What you’re great at Develop, install and support of the automation control systems within a highly automated validated manufacturing plant. Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify automation software. Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards. Provide ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems Participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards. Provide technical support to Operations where necessary. Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with both internal and external Health and Safety and Environmental standards for both new and existing installations. Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules. ### Education and Experience Essential: You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in either Automation, Control, Electrical & Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software, Instrumentation, Robotics Engineering or equivalent degree and are due to graduate in 2027. Experience in or familiar with a Regulated GMP environment. Good understanding of automation systems. Capable of working within a team to achieve results. Ability to work on own initiative. Strong communication skills. Attention to detail. ### 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Limerick, Ireland - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: €35,400.00 - €56,695.00[Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Limerick-Ireland/XMLNAME-2027-Graduate-Automation-Engineer_R-105388) ## Hiring at Johnson & Johnson - Open jobs: 1,790 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Johnson & Johnson jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Johnson & Johnson ### [2027 Graduate Moulding Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/c009dc3c3a09bd30165e/) Limerick, Ireland ### [Product Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/750661c5406df09d88d2/) Limerick, Ireland ### [Staff Engineer Injection Molding](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/d75780c5c9596c6d8a92/) Limerick, Ireland ### [2027 Graduate Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/3e7fc2093857fe8dae19/) Limerick, Ireland ### [2027 Graduate Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/8265c928f9ec329908c5/) Limerick, Ireland ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Siemens Graduate Program (SGP) – Automation Software Sales, APAC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/e77adcca76fd3c3fcb22/) Siemens ### [Shape your future -Join the Siemens Graduate Program Germany, Siemens Digital Industries Automation - Tech Unit Motion (f/m/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/8a962a45af7c88edd0e7/) Siemens ### [Graduate Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/b163441c69c998a7f623/) Hitachi · Stone, England, GB ### [Graduate Automation Engineer Apprenticeship Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/f58c5c1c3f6fb2dbb2d7/) Amazon · CZ, Kojetin ### [Industrial Automation & Robotics Engineer Graduate Trainee](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nissan-motor/jobs/94eed72fa33a8d1607ee/) Nissan Motor · Cantabria OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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