Automation Engineer I - Global Process Control & Projects

Novo Nordisk

Clayton (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance +
14 holidays + generous PTO
Health, Dental, Vision – day one
8% 401K company match
Parental leave + family medical leave
Product access + Tuition assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee referral awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a skilled automation engineer for the FFEx group in a role that spans design, planning and build of aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk sites. You will partner with business stakeholders, vendors and cross‑functional teams to ensure process control systems align with global standards and safety requirements.

The role emphasizes cLEAN/Six Sigma practice, system audits, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement across multiple sites worldwide.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
  • Associate degree with 5 years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utilities or packaging systems.
  • High school diploma/GED with 7 years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utilities or packaging systems.
  • Minimum of 3 years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utilities or packaging systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support plans to maintain and improve process control systems.
  • Coordinate plans with manufacturing schedules for timely execution.
  • Act as automation resource on projects involving process control systems.
  • Follow-up results and revise work plans for cross-functional teams.
  • Adhere to automation standards and update related specifications and maintenance plans.
  • Support audits and inspections for process control systems.
  • Use cLEAN® tools for problem solving, process improvement and project management.
  • Operate with a Quality Mindset focusing on risk management and mitigation.
  • Implement effective change management and support local IT initiatives.
  • Contribute to SOP development and maintenance procedures.
  • Follow safety and environmental requirements in duties.

Skills

SAP EM
PLC
DCS/SCADA
MES
Oracle
MS SQL
Historian
SAP EWM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field
Associate’s degree in engineering or related field
High School Degree/GED with 7+ years engineering experience

Tools

SAP EM
PLC
DCS/SCADA
MES
Oracle
MS SQL
Historian
SAP EWM

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a skilled automation engineer for the FFEx group in a role that spans design, planning and build of aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk sites. You will partner with business stakeholders, vendors and cross‑functional teams to ensure process control systems align with global standards and safety requirements.

The role emphasizes cLEAN/Six Sigma practice, system audits, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement across multiple sites worldwide.

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