Senior Application Engineer - PAS- X FP

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance bonus

Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

401K contribution plus individual match option

Family Focused Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a qualified professional for an IT/Engineering role focused on ensuring reliable operation of manufacturing applications. This position requires eight years of experience in process-based systems and a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

The successful applicant will support production goals, lead projects, and utilize cLEAN® tools to drive improvements while closely collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing.
• Ability to translate high-level direction into actionable tasks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation of local manufacturing applications.
• Support identification of application requirements through relationship building.
• Lead and manage large projects involving application solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of PAS-X

Knowledge of POInT

Knowledge of PLC

Knowledge of SCADA

cLean / Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering or related field

Associate’s Degree in IT/Engineering or related field with relevant experience

Job description

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

The Position

Responsible for ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications. Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus, Standards "Gatekeeper".

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

• Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives
• Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers
• Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management
• Gather information about stakeholders’ needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals
• Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements
• Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies
• Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems
• Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Lead & manage large projects that involve specified application solutions
• Develop & maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans
• Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications
• 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
• Support Corporate, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of eight (8) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems, may consider an Associate’s Degree in IT/Engineering or related field of study from an accredited college or university required and a minimum of ten (10) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
• Technical/Process/Functional Knowledge: Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA required
• Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLean / Six Sigma methodologies a required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.