Lead engineer

Lead engineer

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

AIOps AICorn Service Owner

Location:

Asia Pacific, India, Karnataka, Bangalore

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

Automation Engineer

This position reports into AIOps Service Owner and is based at Bangalore, India.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you!

               

What you will do

The Automation Engineer is responsible for end-to-end automation use case ideation, requirements gathering, technology assessments, design, documentation, deployment, and actively contributing to small to medium size projects or components of a larger project, and working effectively as part of a team. As an independent contributor I/T professional, you will engage in problem solving and follow established standard operating procedures, while applying compliance requirements within the scope of your responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation and AI-driven optimization opportunities.
• Design and implement automation frameworks leveraging AI/ML models to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience.
• Provide guidance to service consultants to create and execute test plans and test cases based on business requirements.
• Provide guidance to service consultants to develop and maintain test scripts using tools such as Jira to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Analyze and document problems and their resolution, incorporating predictive analytics and ML-based insights where applicable.
• Ensure the operational integrity of all changes to existing automation and AI platforms.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in automation, AI, and machine learning.
• Work with service consultants continuously to improve and optimize automation processes and frameworks using AI/ML techniques.
• Apply compliance requirements (e.g., GxP) within scope of responsibility, provide documentation as necessary, and participate in compliance activities as required.
• Analyze a chain of events and apply technical knowledge following established standard operating procedures and/or detailed specifications.
• Provide coaching as a Subject Matter Expert in automation and AI/ML to peers or less experienced staff.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in automation using various technologies, with exposure to AI/ML concepts and applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, or C# (Python preferred for ML).
• Experience with API tools such as Bruno.
• Strong experience with automation tools such as Robocorp, MS Power Platform, Playwright, etc.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and their integration into automation workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including ability to apply data-driven approaches.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of IT organization and escalation processes.
• Ability to resolve most problems directly within area of responsibility or escalate appropriately.
• Ability to choose an approach or procedure for addressing a work task, seeking guidance as needed.
• Ability to collect facts and basic rationale to make recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with full-stack development.
• Experience with managing small to medium-sized projects from start to finish.
• Hands-on experience building or deploying ML models in production environments.
• Knowledge of AI-driven process automation and predictive analytics.

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