Automation Engineer I (FP Engineer)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Powhatan (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and annual bonus

14 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

8% 401K with company match

Parental and family leave benefits

Product access to Novo Nordisk meds

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced engineer to join Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) in our US manufacturing network. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure process control systems align with local and global standards, specify equipment IFA's, and support automation projects across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include maintaining and improving process control systems, coordinating with manufacturing schedules, and driving continuous improvement with cLEAN®/Six Sigma tools in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Associate's degree with 5 years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing.
• High School/GED with 7 years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing.
• Logistics roles: warehouse automation equipment a plus.
• Knowledgeable in SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL, Historian; SAP EWM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support plans to maintain and improve process control systems.
• Schedule and execute plans in coordination with manufacturing.
• Operate as automation resource on projects involving process control systems.
• Adhere to automation standards and update related specs & maintenance plans.
• Support audits and inspections for process control systems.
• Use cLEAN®/Six Sigma tools for process improvement and project management.
• Ensure compliance with a Quality Mindset and risk management.
• Collaborate with Corporate, PS, local IT and stakeholders on initiatives.
• Contribute to SOP development, best practices, and maintenance procedures.
• Follow safety and environmental requirements in duties.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Process understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Associate's degree in engineering

High School Degree/GED with 7 years of engineering experience

Tools

SAP EM

PLC

DCS/SCADA

MES

Oracle

MS SQL

Historian

SAP EWM

Job description

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You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

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
• Life & Disability Insurance

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 with business stakeholders and/or project team and vendors to ensure process control systems for existing and/or new equipment and processes are in alignment with local and global standards. Work with equipment vendors to spec equipment IFA's and requirements ensuring the equipment is ability to connect to and be used in local manufacturing meeting all requirements through people & equipment focus, as well as serving as gatekeeper for standards.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Operate as automation resource on projects that involve process control systems
• Own self-development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Adhere to the automation standards & implement the necessary changes to the automation-related specifications & maintenance plans
• Support audits & inspections for process control systems
• Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement & project management
• Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
• Support Corporate, PS, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
• Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices and maintenance procedures
• 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 a minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
• May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
• Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
• For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment a plus (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots and Conveyor systems)
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus SAP EWM a plus
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of engineering activities a plus
• Ability to follow-up on results & revising the work plan for moderately complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams a plus
• Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLEAN® / Six Sigma methodologies a plus

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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.