Process Automation Engineer II – Controls & Standards

Biopharma Careers; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance bon

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a senior engineer to advance process control systems across global manufacturing sites. You will work with local and international teams to ensure designs meet URS and IFA standards and drive reliable ramp-up of new equipment and processes.

You will develop interfaces, maintain automation standards, and support audits, with a focus on lean methods and change management. A strong engineering background and proven project execution are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• 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
• For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment preferred (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)
• Knowledgeable in SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus SAP EWM a plus
• Ability to demonstrate proven expertise 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 methodology

SCADA systems

DCS/SCADA

SAP EM

MS SQL

Oracle

PLC programming

MES

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma with extensive engineering experience

Tools

SAP EM

PLC

DCS/SCADA

MES

Oracle

MS SQL

Historian

SAP EWM

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a senior engineer to advance process control systems across global manufacturing sites. You will work with local and international teams to ensure designs meet URS and IFA standards and drive reliable ramp-up of new equipment and processes.

You will develop interfaces, maintain automation standards, and support audits, with a focus on lean methods and change management. A strong engineering background and proven project execution are essential.