2026 Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Intake: September 2026

Location: Limerick

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

The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer position is focused on providing engineering support within a high volume, fully automated manufacturing environment.

• This role is responsible for the deployment of technical solutions and development of site capability to coordinate and leverage talent and best practices in engineering & technology.
• The engineer will be responsible for and involved in the design, installation and improvement of the lens production processes and equipment.
• Edits and publishes troubleshooting documentation and training materials for materials, and equipment.
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving and brings innovative solutions to equipment.
• Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of troubleshooting methods to equipment and processes.
• Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments’ continuous improvement program.
• Project Management - provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.
• Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.
• Develop and maintain a Credo & Behavioral Standards based culture within the group.
• Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR’s, CAPA’s, Maps, etc.).
• Implementation of safety/environmental requirements on purchase and changes of all new and existing equipment.
• Work with team leader to develop and implement strategic engineering goals & objectives.
• Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives.
• All employees are responsible for minimising both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.

Education & Experience:

Essential

• Recent Graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026)
• Minimum Bachelor;s degree in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Good project management skills
• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• Familiarity with equipment validation in an FDA environment
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximise productivity and yields is an essential requirement.
• Have statistical process control and capability analysis using ANOVA and DOE techniques
• Experience in a relevant engineering role