Associate Automation Engineer

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For nearly 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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 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% 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

• Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Demonstrate awareness of systematic problem-solving in everyday life
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with operations schedules
• Own self development & initiative to build an understanding of automation applications & systems
• Adhere to the automation standards & implement the necessary changes to the automation-related specifications & maintenance plans
• Supports Engineering Technicians
• 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
• Support corporate, DFP, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
• Govern behavior based on the Novo Nordisk Way
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Required Qualifications

BA/BS in engineering/related field, or an equivalent combination of education & experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems
• 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

• Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction
• Ability 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 &/or supplies weighing up to 33 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 &/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 &/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
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection

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.

Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.