Automation Engineering Leader - MES & SCADA

Novo Nordisk A/S; Powhatan (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance bon

14 holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance from‑

Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution with 1

Parental & family leave

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Employee referral awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in North Carolina leads automation across the site, driving daily engineering improvements and long-term project upgrades. You will coach SMEs in SCADA, PLC, and MES while aligning with NN business plans and uptime goals.

The role demands developing strategic goals, supervising a high-performing team, and fostering cross-border collaboration with counterparts in Denmark to ensure compliant, available automation that supports production and global health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field of study from an accredited university preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of IT or Automation experience in a GMP manufacturing environment required
• Minimum of 4 years of people leadership experience, including demonstrated ability to lead/direct other people leaders (supervisors)
• BMS experience preferred
• Relational databases (MS SQL, Oracle & MES) experience preferred
• Automated control systems, related & supporting infrastructure & protocols experience preferred
• Manufacturing information systems experience preferred
• Six Sigma methodologies experience preferred
• Lean manufacturing techniques & methodologies experience preferred
• Proven Process analysis experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction for the company’s automation assets, monitor advancements in the industry & recommend & implement new technologies that help meet customer demands as well as production goals/agreements for the site
• Collaborate with department leadership with oversight of training, development, coaching, performance management, recruitment & employee relations
• Manage, lead & coach teams of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure a high performing collaborative team environment to include providing continuous feedback, structure & accountability to improve team performance
• Drive technical discussions & problem solving
• Create, develop, define & implement dynamic KPIs for areas of responsibility
• Actively involve & manage stakeholders at all levels across the organization, as well as in Denmark (DK)
• Ensure automation systems & processes are available, capable & accessible to meet production & business requirements
• Ensure department is operating in accordance with internal & external regulations & procedures
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS SQL

Oracle

MES

BMS

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in North Carolina leads automation across the site, driving daily engineering improvements and long-term project upgrades. You will coach SMEs in SCADA, PLC, and MES while aligning with NN business plans and uptime goals.

The role demands developing strategic goals, supervising a high-performing team, and fostering cross-border collaboration with counterparts in Denmark to ensure compliant, available automation that supports production and global health initiatives.