Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation EngineerFacility: Digital & IT Location: Bloomington, IN, USAt Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.What we offer you:Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral AwardsAt 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 PositionThe Senior Automation Engineer (IT Automation) provides technical expertise in process automation and control systems, supporting site operations through the design, maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automation systems supporting manufacturing equipment, utilities, facility systems and related applications. This position provides day-to-day technical support and leads assigned automation projects, lifecycle upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. Working with end users and cross-functional teams, the Engineer defines technical requirements and develops and implements solutions for existing and newly introduced equipment and systems.Assignments are driven by operational needs and project priorities, with a focus on safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, system reliability and continuity of production. The Engineer supports and leads automation lifecycle management activities, including the identification, planning, design and implementation of lifecycle upgrades and automation capital expenditure projects. The Engineer may develop new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend revisions to existing procedures based on operational requirements, system changes and continuous improvement opportunities. This position also supports and leads investigations into automation-related problems requiring in-depth technical and data analysis to identify root causes, determine appropriate corrective actions and implement sustainable solutions.RelationshipsReports to: Senior Manager or above.Essential FunctionsServe as an automation subject matter expert for assigned areas and technologies, providing independent technical guidance to site functionsProactively monitor daily production operations and system performance, respond to automation-related issues and downtime and participate in off-shift and on-call supportLead troubleshooting of process automation and control systems, including programming, hardware, electrical devices, instrumentation and communicationsDevelop and maintain control software and configurations using DeltaV DCS, PI Data Historian, PLC/HMI, SCADA and other assigned automation platformsTranslate manufacturing, operating requirements into control strategies, functional requirements, system specificationsLead automation activities for assigned capital projects, system upgrades and SCADA integration, from requirements definition and design through implementationEvaluate automation technologies and support equipment selection and integration with existing operations, control systems and information systemsDevelop and manage lifecycle plans for system maint, upgrades, migration, backup/recovery and obsolescenceDevelop, implement and support applications, interfaces for data collection, visualization, notifications and reportingDevelop, execute and manage test cases for approved changes and installation and operational qualification (IQ/OQ) and support commissioning and controlled deploymentAssess and mitigate operational, quality and safety risks throughout assignments and implement changes through approved change-control and release proceduresLead or support deviation investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for automationDevelop, maintain and apply automation standards, SOPs, specifications, work instructions, maintenance plans and other controlled documents, following engineering best practicesSupport audits and inspections as an automation SME and participate in periodic system, access and audit-trail reviews to identify improvement opportunitiesDevelop and implement improvements to process control, automation reliability and equipment effectiveness based on performance data, using cLEAN® or Six Sigma methods when appropriateCoordinate work with cross-functional teams, vendors and contractors, providing technical oversight and managing assigned project deliverablesMentor colleagues, train stakeholders and develop technical guidance and training materials as neededSupport computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and site change-management workflows, ensuring accurate, timely documentation and completion of assigned actionsTake initiative to understand site automation/control systems and maintain technical proficiency and trainingEnsure assigned systems and work comply with company standards and applicable GMP, FDA, OSHA and environmental requirements; apply relevant ISPE guidancePerform other duties as assignedPhysical RequirementsFrequent sitting, standing, walking, reading written documents and using computer monitor; reaching with hands and arms; talking, writing and listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying and grasping; frequent lifting/moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting/moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities; working conditions are heating, ventilation and air conditioning controlled. Lab/clean room work may involve exposure to skin and lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials and hazardous waste; safety engineering practices and procedures (including clean room gowning) are followed to minimize exposure.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience requiredIn lieu of Bachelor's Degree with four (4) years of experience, may consider an Associate's Degree in related field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience requiredIn lieu of Bachelor's Degree with four (4) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience requiredPharmaceutical manufacturing automation experience, including troubleshooting of control systems and batch processes requiredPossesses advanced automation and controls knowledge, including electrical fundamentals and Siemens and/or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming; formal automation training or experience requiredPossesses advanced DeltaV DCS, SCADA, PI Data Historian and S88 compliant batch-processing development skills preferredWorking knowledge of GMP documentation, automation validation and change-management practices preferredTrained in NFPA 70/70E to ensure safe electrical installations and workplace electrical safety requiredMust be able to read and understand English-written job instructions and safety requirements; communicate effectively; manage time; problem-solve; use Excel/Word and other office systems; and work independently or within an organized team environment required