Associate Automation Engineer

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

At a leading pharmaceutical company, the Associate Automation Engineer role is crucial in enhancing process control systems in manufacturing. With a focus on process reliability and compliance, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the production of innovative medical solutions. The successful candidate will gain mentorship and development opportunities and benefit from competitive pay and comprehensive employee offerings.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Health Insurance

401K contribution

Tuition Assistance

Family focused benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing required.
• Technical knowledge in automation applications preferred.
• Knowledgeable in relevant technologies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve reliability of process control systems.
• Support engineering technicians and assist in training.
• Implement changes to automation-related specifications.

Skills

Planning

Problem Solving

Quality Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate’s Degree in Engineering

High School Degree/GED

Tools

PLC

DCS/SCADA

MES

MS SQL

Oracle

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About The Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

About The Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What We Offer You

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy 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 14 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
  
  

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Work to improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Demonstrate awareness of systematic problem-solving in everyday life
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with operations schedules
• Own self-development & initiative to build an understanding of automation applications & systems
• Adhere to the automation standards & implement the necessary changes to the automation-related specifications & maintenance plans
• Support Engineering Technicians
• Assist in coaching & training colleagues & stakeholders
• Operate in compliance with a quality first mindset
• Assist in implementing process changes & investigating process deviations
• Work closely with operations to identify process gaps & focus on continuous improvement
• Support corporate, PS, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
• Govern behaviour based on the Novo Nordisk Way
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned
  
  

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider an Associate’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university with two (2) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• May consider a High School Degree/GED with four (4) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• Minimum of two (2) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems preferred
• Technical/Process/Functional knowledge preferred
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus
• Organization/Planning: Knowledge in planning/organization, follow-up & completion a plus
  
  

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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