Novo Nordisk - Clayton, NC
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Clayton, NC
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
About the position
The Automation Engineer MES - Associate/I position at Novo Nordisk involves supporting standard manufacturing applications and processes to ensure the reliability of process control systems in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation. The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, maintaining knowledge of MES applications, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to automation standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure production (shop floor) employees remain knowledgeable in MES applications
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Support maintenance & improvements to MES & related systems
- Demonstrate awareness of systematic problem-solving in everyday life
- Schedule & execute plans in coordination with operations schedules
- Maintain understanding of site MES & related systems as changes & upgrades occur
- Adhere to the automation standards & implement necessary changes to automation-related specifications & maintenance plans
- Support MES Engineers
- Assist in coaching & training colleagues & stakeholders
- Operate in compliance with a quality first mindset
- Implement process changes, as assigned by manager
- Investigate process deviations, as assigned by manager
- Work closely with operations to identify process gaps & focus on continuous improvement
- Support corporate, IFP, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
- Other accountabilities, as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field, or an equivalent combination of education & experience required
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Knowledgeable in PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, and general controls
- Knowledgeable in Six Sigma/cLean methodologies & use of systematic problem-solving tools preferred
- Knowledge in planning/organization, follow-up & completion is a plus
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Six Sigma/cLean methodologies
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
