Automation Engineer I — Process Control & Projects

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

8% 401K + company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an Automation Engineer to support process control systems alignment with global standards. You will work with stakeholders and vendors to ensure IFA specifications and equipment connections meet site requirements.

This role emphasizes cLEAN® methodologies and strong project execution across manufacturing sites. The position requires engineering background, 3+ years in process manufacturing, and the ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems preferred.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required.
• For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems.
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules.
• Operate as automation resource on projects involving process control systems.
• Own self-development & initiative to understand site process control systems.
• Adhere to automation standards & implement changes to specifications & maintenance plans.
• Support audits & inspections for process control systems.
• Utilize cLEAN® tools in problem solving and project management.
• Maintain a Quality Mindset focusing on risk management & mitigation.
• Implement effective change management across stakeholders.
• Participate in development of SOPs, best practices and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Project planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality mindset

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Associate’s degree in engineering (5+ years experience)

High School Degree/GED with 7+ years experience

Minimum 3 years engineering experience

Tools

SAP EM

PLC

DCS/SCADA

MES

Oracle

MS SQL

Historian

SAP EWM

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking an Automation Engineer to support process control systems alignment with global standards. You will work with stakeholders and vendors to ensure IFA specifications and equipment connections meet site requirements.

This role emphasizes cLEAN® methodologies and strong project execution across manufacturing sites. The position requires engineering background, 3+ years in process manufacturing, and the ability to travel up to 10%.