Entry-Level Automation Technician: Process Control

Biopharma Careers; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

14 holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave

Family medical leave

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Free access to Novo Nordisk products

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a technically skilled professional to assist in operation, maintenance and system management of process control systems across our facilities. You will help maintain uptime and assist with hardware inspections and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting during downtime, implementing maintenance procedures, and supporting system installations, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure CGMP compliance and a culture of quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Computers, Engineering or related field required.
• 4 years of instrumentation & control systems experience acceptable with HS diploma.
• Experience supporting & maintaining process control systems preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Familiar with PLC, HMI, PCS/DCS, SCADA, MES concepts and related hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation, maintenance & system management of process control systems.
• Help manage uptime and availability across site facilities.
• Troubleshoot during process downtime and inspect hardware.
• Develop maintenance procedures and support system installations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on automation topics.

Skills

Electronics & instrumentation

Process control systems

PLC troubleshooting

HMI and SCADA basics

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics or Engineering

High School Diploma + 4 years instrumentation experience

Tools

Rockwell/Siemens PLCs

DeltaV/iFix PCS/DCS

OSI PI/SQL basics

SCADA systems knowledge

Job description

Novo Nordisk seeks a technically skilled professional to assist in operation, maintenance and system management of process control systems across our facilities. You will help maintain uptime and assist with hardware inspections and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting during downtime, implementing maintenance procedures, and supporting system installations, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure CGMP compliance and a culture of quality.