Senior Automation/Robotics Engineer, Cell Therapy

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
Robotics

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

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Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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We are searching for the best talent for the best Senior Automation/Robotics Engineer, Cell Therapy to be in Spring House, PA.

Purpose:

We are on a mission to transform autologous CAR-T cell-therapy manufacturing with pioneering automation.

As a Senior Automation/Robotics Engineer, you will lead the concept, design, integration, and lifecycle management of sophisticated automated modular systems and mobile robots, ensuring compliance, reliability, and innovation.

You will serve as system owner for multiple automated platforms, proactively resolve complex technical challenges, and drive multi-functional collaboration across QA, IT, OT, facilities, supply chain, and manufacturing.

You will scout emerging technologies, champion digital transformation, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining GMP standards and operational excellence.

You will be responsible for:

Design & Deploy


* Lead the concept, design, configuration, and deployment of automated systems and robotic modules for CAR-T manufacturing and support system workflows (e.g., kitting, inspection, tracking, transport, cell isolation, expansion, formulation, cryopreservation, and waste management) under GMP.


* Define, review, and approve system architectures, user requirements, and design documentation (URS, PFD, FDS, DHF, traceability matrices).


* Supervise building and testing functional prototypes to assess feasibility and performance.


* Handle FAT/SAT and PPQ protocols for system qualification and validation, ensuring readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.

Solve & Improve


* Act as primary system owner for multiple automated platforms.


* Apply advanced knowledge to resolve complex issues proactively and scout new technologies and digital tools.


* Lead root-cause analysis ...