Systems Engineer - Distribution Center

Systems Engineer Company: Data Micro Technologies (Contracting to Johnson & Johnson Vision) Location: Jacksonville, Florida Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Contract Duration: Initial 1-Year Contract with Opportunity for Conversion to Johnson & Johnson Vision Future Title Upon Conversion: Staff Engineer Compensation: $105,000 Annual Salary Position Overview Data Micro Technologies is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the Distribution Engineering organization at Johnson & Johnson Vision in Jacksonville, Florida. This position will initially be based at the Deerwood campus and will transition to a new state-of-the-art, 1,000,000-square-foot distribution center near Jacksonville International Airport. This role combines systems engineering, warehouse automation, operational technology (OT), industrial controls, infrastructure support, and project leadership. The successful candidate will support current distribution operations while helping design, implement, qualify, and sustain the technology and automation infrastructure for a next-generation distribution facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in warehouse systems, industrial automation, OT networks, PLC-based controls, and cross-functional project execution. This position requires collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Quality, Validation, and external automation suppliers. Key Responsibilities Operations & Technical Support Provide technical expertise and support for integrated and automated warehouse-floor systems. Support Operations teams in troubleshooting and resolving system, application, automation, and infrastructure issues. Equip engineering technicians with the technical knowledge required to support strategic automation initiatives. Develop operating procedures, user manuals, and training materials. Conduct system training for operational users and support personnel. Perform system maintenance, diagnosis, and troubleshooting activities. Lead or support impact assessments related to system failures and operational disruptions. Systems Engineering & Integration Support Engineering efforts to fully integrate facility-floor technologies and automated systems. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot application systems supporting warehouse operations. Assist project managers and engineers in planning phased system deployments, upgrades, and retirements. Evaluate, select, and implement third-party software, equipment, vendors, and contract resources. Support onboarding and qualification of material-handling equipment suppliers. Design and support operational technology networks and compute environments for the new distribution center. Compliance, Validation & Risk Management Collaborate with Information Technology, Quality, Validation, and Operations teams to implement applications and system changes in compliance with FDA and cGMP requirements. Maintain awareness of current and emerging regulatory requirements impacting operational systems. Ensure compliance with electronic records and electronic signature requirements, including audit trails, security controls, backup, and retention practices. Develop and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols. Support risk assessments, validation activities, and change management processes. Project Leadership & Collaboration Participate in departmental budgeting, capital planning, and project prioritization activities. Support vendor selection, qualification, and performance evaluation. Lead technical projects while maintaining schedule, budget, and performance objectives. Work effectively across Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Quality, and external supplier organizations. Transition mature and repeatable processes to Operations teams while maintaining governance and support structures. Required Education Bachelor's degree in one of t…

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