Ethicon LLC, a member of Johnson & Johnson families of companies, is recruiting a Process Engineer to be located in San Lorenzo, PR.

Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com .

The Process Engineer works in the optimization of process output and efficiency, equipment utilization, equipment downtime, waste reduction/yield improvements, budget management, standard cost and capital investment management.

Are you interested in joining a diverse team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the Production areas in evaluating process deficiencies, process changes, modifications and equipment failure.
• Identify, adapt, modify methods and standards to control all aspects of assigned projects or portions of major projects.
• Perform Investigation, writes, routes and follows up the NC Reports through the evaluation, review and approval processes to comply with the established timeline.
• Performs and evaluates established Production Operation metrics for Manufacturing and Packaging Areas. Supports manufacturing in the day-to-day troubleshooting of equipments.
• Leads mitigations to resolve root cause, provide recommendations and may lead NCR’s and CAPA depending on the need or root cause.
• Revise and maintain engineering, equipments and process procedure.
• Participates in GMP audits regarding equipment recording and machine performance.
• Coordinates communications and interfaces within end users and machine manufacturers or suppliers.
• Collaborate with appropriate manufacturing representatives to ensure manufacturing operations and projects receive effective technical support in alignment with EPS.

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. Focus degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• A minimum of two (2) years of related work experience.
• Experience in project management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Advanced computer skills and use of software application(s) including MS Office.

Preferred:

• Experience in process improvement or maintenance engineering role in the Medical devices or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with automated assembly and packaging equipment in the medical device manufacturing environment.
• Experience in developing manufacturing standards.
• Process Excellence (Green Belt or Black Belt) and Lean certifications.

Other:

• Requires working / visiting all shifts and flexibility to work holidays, irregular hours including weekends per the operational needs.
• Able to read, speak, and write in Spanish and English is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for local, domestic or international business support is required.

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .