Automation Engineer II - Aseptic Process Controls

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a skilled Process Control Engineer in North Carolina to design and qualify new equipment and processes for aseptic production and packaging. You will collaborate across global teams to ensure URS/IFA compliance and drive reliable control systems for ramp-up and manufacturing needs.

The role requires hands-on engineering experience, strong project-management skills, and a track record of applying Lean/Six Sigma tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university required
• Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• May consider a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of nine (9) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment preferred (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
• Ability to demonstrate proven expertise (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up, & completion required
• Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLEAN® / Six Sigma methodologies a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with local & global project team to ensure design of process is compliant with local & global standards
• Develop interface agreements & align requirements with equipment vendors
• Develop & implement plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Assist with developing & managing expense budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
• Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans
• Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
• Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
• 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

Job description

Novo Nordisk seeks a skilled Process Control Engineer in North Carolina to design and qualify new equipment and processes for aseptic production and packaging. You will collaborate across global teams to ensure URS/IFA compliance and drive reliable control systems for ramp-up and manufacturing needs.

The role requires hands-on engineering experience, strong project-management skills, and a track record of applying Lean/Six Sigma tools.