Automation Engineer (Onsite)

About the position

This position provides support for technical, quality, and project issues related to automated systems at our biologics based manufacturing facility. This person works under general supervision; follows established procedures with some latitude to change work processes and workflow. Automation Engineer will perform PLC Programming for brownfield projects with our existing Rockwell automation systems. This is an onsite based role 5 days a week Monday-Friday. Relocation assistance eligible for selected candidate. The specific level/grade of this role will be commiserate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with the design, implementation, start-up and troubleshooting of automation and plant floor control systems that monitor and control facilities, utilities, and manufacturing processes
• Participates in the design and / or selection of instrumentation, control devices, control panels, and control / electrical power systems throughout the facility
• Assists with troubleshooting, testing, validation, deployment and on-going maintenance of Automation Systems
• Provides support to manufacturing and facilities areas including the following activities: Support for resolution of deviations, investigations, and other quality issues
• Tracking and evaluating control system trends or issues in collaboration with quality, engineering and manufacturing
• Assists with the design, procurement, construction, installation, engineering start-up, documentation and validation activities of new and modified control systems
• Participates in the development and implementation of procedural or automation improvements to support Plant Objectives
• Works on project(s), tracks spending / budgets, creates scope of work, develops risk assessments, justification, cost estimates, implements purchase requisitions, funding requests, and manages contracts
• Provides support for troubleshooting for issues found in the manufacturing environment
• Occasional supervision or coordination of contractors
• Participate in on-call rotations, including weekends and non-business hours, to provide support for Automation Systems
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required
• May consider High School Diploma or associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree with five (5) years' experience in engineering required
• May consider High School diploma with seven (7) years of direct engineering
• May consider Associate's degree with five (5) year of direct engineering
• Strong knowledge and experience with Instrumentation & Control Device operation and troubleshooting
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA)
• Variable Speed Drives
• Electrical systems such as 120 VAC, 24 VDC, 480 VAC
• GAMP guidelines
• NFPA codes related to Automation & Electrical work
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, & PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in a team-oriented environment is required
• Experience and skills to manage tasks or projects

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Control System Technician or Certified Automation Professional from the International Society for Automation (ISA) preferred
• Some knowledge in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Networking systems (Ethernet)
• FDA and EMEA Regulatory requirements
• Experience at a medium to large scale medical device, pharmaceutical or biotechnology process firm in an automation role
• AutoCAD (ability to view, make minor changes)

Benefits

• Relocation assistance eligible for selected candidate