Automation Engineer I/II

Novo Nordisk; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual performance bonus

14 paid holidays

401K contribution and match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is looking for an Engineer to support process control systems in Durham, NC. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving systems that align with local and global standards, collaborating with vendors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of three years of experience in process-based manufacturing. Great benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of three years engineering experience in manufacturing required.
• Logistics roles: Warehouse automation equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support plans to maintain and improve process control systems.
• Schedule and execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules.
• Participate in developing new SOPs and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Process-based manufacturing

Engineering experience

SAP EM

PLC

DCS/SCADA

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Associate’s degree with five years of experience

High School Degree/GED with seven years of experience

Tools

SAP EWM

MS SQL

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Operate as an 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 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
• Implement effective change management
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.