Automation Engineer II/III - API

Novo Nordisk - Clayton, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Clayton, NC

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Automation Engineer II/III at Novo Nordisk is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of automation systems for process and utility systems within the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role involves troubleshooting automation-related issues, managing process control systems, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The engineer will work closely with production and other stakeholders to improve the reliability of control systems and support various initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtime
• Develop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Support & manage implementation of system & interfaces
• Support & manage Corporate, Product Supply, DAPI, site, stakeholders & departmental initiatives/projects
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with production schedules
• Drive technical clarifications with suppliers & internal stakeholders
• Operate as automation lead or resource on projects that involve process control systems
• Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Adhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessary
• Support audits & inspections
• Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned areas/technologies
• Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas/develop training material when necessary
• Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools when relevant
• Manage assignments within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
• Ensure quality of system adhere to company standards
• Adhere to the Change Management standards
• Govern behavior based on the Novo Nordisk Way
• Support or lead other accountabilities, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field or equivalent combination of experience & education required
• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing (API, formulation, etc.), utility, and/or packaging systems preferred
• Troubleshooting automation & control systems & Batch processes preferred
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in PLC (Rockwell), HMI, DCS (DeltaV), Historian (OSI PI, etc.), SCADA, MES (Syncade, etc.), MS SQL preferred
• Programming & configuration of PCS or DCS systems preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project management
• Familiarity with cLEAN® tools

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards