Automation Engineering Tech

About the DepartmentFor more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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.In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.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. Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.The PositionWork with business stakeholders and/or project team and vendors to ensure process control systems for existing and/or new equipment and processes are in alignment with local and global standards. Work with equipment vendors to spec equipment IFA's and requirements ensuring the equipment is ability to connect to and be used in local manufacturing meeting all requirements through people & equipment focus, as well as serving as gatekeeper for standards.Essential FunctionsSupport plans to maintain & improve process control systemsSchedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedulesOperate as automation resource on projects that involve process control systemsOwn self-development & initiative to understand the site process control systemsAdhere to the automation standards & implement the necessary changes to the automation-related specifications & maintenance plansSupport audits & inspections for process control systemsUtilize the appropriate cLEAN tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project managementOperate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigationImplement effective change managementSupport Corporate, PS, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projectsParticipate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance proceduresFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther accountabilities, as assignedPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required:May consider an Associate’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems requiredMay consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems requiredMinimum of three (3) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems requiredFor Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment a plus (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus SAP EWM a plusProven expertise in planning/organization/execution of engineering activities a plusAbility to follow up on results & revising the work plan for moderately complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams a plusAbility to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLEAN / Six Sigma methodologies a plusWe commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. 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.If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.