Automation Engineer II - Finished Products

About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than years, we have led the way in diabetes care.

Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains.

Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a , square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments.

At IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do. 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% K contribution plus individual company match option Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products Tuition Assistance Life & Disability Insurance Employee Referral Awards At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.

Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters. The Position Support successful design & implementation of automation for process or utility systems.

Provide input, review & approve design & requirement specifications. Secure proper & efficient implementation & qualification.

Support production & other stakeholders. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities : activities : people focus, equipment focus & standards "Gatekeeper.

Relationships Manager, Automation Engineering. Essential Functions Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtime Develop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systems Support & manage implementation of system & interfaces Support & manage corporate, product supply, DFP, site, stakeholders & departmental initiatives / projects Schedule & execute plans in coordination with production schedules Drive technical clarifications with suppliers & internal stakeholders Operate as automation lead or resource on projects that involve process control systems Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems Adhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessary Support audits & inspections Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas / technologies Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas / develop training material when necessary Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools when relevant Manage assignments within compliance with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation Ensure quality of system adhere to company standards Adhere to the change management standards Other accountabilities, as assigned Physical Requirements May move equipment & / or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.

May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20 / 20 or 20 / 25 based on role.

May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field or equivalent combination of experience & education required Minimum five years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, & / or packaging systems required Experience troubleshooting automation & control systems & batch processes preferred Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.

e. iFix, Ignition, FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell / AB, Siemens, etc.), historian / data collections, Oracle, MS SQL preferred Programming & configuration of PCS or DCS systems preferred Proven expertise (e.

g. project management) in planning / organization & project execution, follow-up & completion preferred We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.

We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in.

Together, we’re life changing. 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.