Associate Automation Engineer - API

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products.  At API, 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% 401K 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 – reimbursement up to $10,000 annually 
• 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.
 

 

Position Purpose

Work to improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities:

• People Focus
• Equipment Focus
• Standards “Gatekeeper”

 

Accountabilities

• Demonstrate awareness of systematic problem-solving in everyday life
• Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with Operations schedules
• Own self development & initiative to build an understanding of automation applications & systems
• Adhere to automation standards & support peers
• Support audits & inspections, as requested
• Assist in coaching & training colleagues & stakeholders
• Operate in compliance with a quality first mindset
• Assist in implementing process changes & investigating process deviations
• Work closely with Operations to identify process gaps & focus on continuous improvement
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

 

Desired Qualification

• BA/BS in engineering/related field or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls
• Knowledge in planning/organization, follow-up & completion

 

Physical & Other Requirements

• Able to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction
• Able to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
• Ability to adjust schedule to work with colleagues in other time zones, if necessary
• Ability to travel internationally & domestically, as necessary
• Occasionally moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds within the facility
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift, if necessary
• Constantly positions oneself to transfer materials within manufacturing environment
• Frequently moves about building(s) to access other personnel & operational areas.
• Corrected vision to 20/30 and/or ability to pass vision screening assessment necessary to procure motorized vehicle license
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access service equipment. Works atop elevated positions at heights
• Occasionally required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle.
• Occasionally works around odorous and/or hazardous materials
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.
• Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment.
• Able to work in loud noise environments with hearing prot