Automation Engineer I/II (MES)

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off with holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

401K with company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Employee referral programs

Career growth and mentorship

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC is seeking a process automation professional to configure and support Manufacturing Execution Systems and process control equipment in a regulated manufacturing setting. The role collaborates with process engineers and operations to ensure specifications, testing, and readiness for local production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process-based manufacturing, with experience in MES (Syncade/PAS-X), DCS/SCADA, SQL, and programming in VB.Net/PowerShell/C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Five+ years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, and/or packaging systems is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Emerson Syncade or PAS-X, DCS/SCADA, SQL databases, and Microsoft programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support Manufacturing Execution Systems platform for real-time data capture and automation workflows.
• Coordinate with manufacturing schedules to plan and execute activities.
• Serve as automation resource on MES projects and drive continuous improvement using cLEAN/Six Sigma.
• Implement and maintain automation standards and related maintenance plans.
• Support audits and inspections of process control systems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Emerson Syncade

PAS-X

DCS/SCADA

SQL databases

VB.Net

PowerShell

C#

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

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 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 with business stakeholders and/or project team and vendors to ensure Process Control Systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems for existing and/or new equipment and processes are in alignment with local and global standards. Work with Process Engineers and Operations to create and review System Functional Specifications, Recipe Design Specifications, and requirements ensuring the equipment/system is configured and tested and ready 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

• Configure and support our Manufacturing Execution Systems platform, enabling real time production data capture, automated workflows, equipment configuration, and system integrations to ensure compliant, efficient manufacturing execution
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Operate as automation resource on projects that involve Manufacturing Execution 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
• 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
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: Emerson Syncade or PAS-X, DCS/SCADA, SQL (databases), and Microsoft Programing languages (VB.Net, PowerShell, C#). Emerson DeltaV is 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.

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.

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.