Automation Engineer II — GMP Process & Control Specialist

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/ Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced engineer to join its FFEx team to design and implement compliant process control systems across global facilities. You will drive reliability improvements, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure equipment and software meet URS and IFA standards.

This role emphasizes project management, cLEAN/Six Sigma, and hands-on optimization of process controls, with travel up to 10% and a strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university 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
• Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• 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
• We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

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

Skills

Process control

Project management

cLEAN / Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

7+ years process-based manufacturing experience

5 years engineering experience

Tools

SAP EM

PLC

DCS/SCADA

MES

Oracle

MS SQL

Historian

SAP EWM

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced engineer to join its FFEx team to design and implement compliant process control systems across global facilities. You will drive reliability improvements, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure equipment and software meet URS and IFA standards.

This role emphasizes project management, cLEAN/Six Sigma, and hands-on optimization of process controls, with travel up to 10% and a strong commitment to safety and quality standards.