Graduate Mechanical Engineer

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Role Title: Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Intake: 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

Provide engineering support in developing new or improving existing equipment and/or process related activities. Define or assist in defining process equipment requirements and specifications based on process requirements, J&J safety requirements and customer needs.

• Perform project management tasks for small to medium scale projects involving either new or existing equipment
• Assist in determining the budget to support requirements
• Evaluate or assist in evaluating technology necessary to support requirements
• Propose options to Management/Customer/Stakeholders
• Provide technical support for projects
• Support and/or develop and execute equipment or process related validations in accordance with IML requirements, processes and procedures
• Assist in negotiation with equipment suppliers
• Utilize necessary project tools, i.e. URS, Microsoft Project, etc. to manage projects successfully
• Develop the necessary equipment, process and product knowledge to be recognised as a local expert.
• Measure/evaluate equipment efficiencies, downtime and assist in the development of maintenance requirements
• Propose and implement improvement projects that improve compliance, improve efficiencies, yields or throughputs
• Define root cause and implement solutions to equipment and process related non-conformances utilising the NCMR and CAPA processes
• Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements
• Ensure effective closure on quality system documents (Audit Action, NCR’s, CAPA’s, Maps, etc.)
• Implementation of safety/environment requirements on purchase and changes of all new and existing equipment.

Education & Experience:

• You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in either Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree and are due to graduate in 2027.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving
• Flexible work ethic
• Attention to detail  
• Risk management familiarity
• Good presentation skills

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.