Novo Nordisk US

Application Engineer I/II

Novo Nordisk US$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering or similar field required
  • 5-8+ years in IT or engineering within process-based manufacturing
  • Familiarity with PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA technologies preferred
  • Proven project management expertise in planning and execution
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with production and corporate for application understanding and improvements
  • Present initiatives clearly, simplifying complex jargon for stakeholders
  • Identify stakeholder needs and create action plans to support production goals
  • Provide system resolutions for issues and discrepancies
  • Oversee software upgrades and manage system releases
  • Coach colleagues in relevant technologies and practices
  • Support various improvement initiatives and audits as a subject matter expert

Benefits

  • Inclusive recruitment process and commitment to equality of opportunity
  • Opportunity for self-development and professional growth
  • Engagement in meaningful continuous improvement initiatives
  • Potential for career advancement based on experience and education
  • Supportive environment for compliance and regulatory adherence
Full Job Description
The Position

Responsible for ensuring reliable and consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications that are required to operate 24x7. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current and projected customer, business and regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus and Standards "Gatekeeper".

This position may be filled at a higher level commensurate with education and experience.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Automation.

Essential Functions
  • Work primarily with production (shop floor) and corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding and managing continuous improvement initiatives
  • Present initiatives and information accurately and explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers.
  • Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building and effective stakeholder management
  • Gather information about stakeholders' needs/process gaps and develop/implement action plans that support the production goals.
  • Provides input to product feature enhancements and process improvements
  • Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies
  • Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems
  • Coach and train colleagues and stakeholders in relevant areas
  • Schedule and execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
  • Support projects that involve specified application solutions
  • Maintain process application standards, specifications and maintenance plans
  • Own self development and initiative to understand the site process control systems
  • Support audits and inspections as SME for specified process applications
  • Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, and project management
  • Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management and mitigation
  • Implement effective Change Management
  • Support Corporate, DFP, local IT, and local stakeholder initiatives and projects
  • Govern behaviour based on the Novo Nordisk Way
  • Support other accountabilities as assigned
  • Other accountabilities, as assigned


Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.).

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering/related field or Equivalent (experience + education) required
  • 5-8+ years IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, and/or packaging systems a plus
  • Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA a plus
  • Proven expertise, (e.g. project management) in planning/organization and project execution, follow-up, and completion a plus


We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

About Novo Nordisk US

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that specializes in diabetes care and other chronic diseases. The company was founded in Denmark in 1923 and has since expanded to become a leading provider of insulin and other diabetes treatments. Novo Nordisk operates in more than 80 countries and employs over 43,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions through innovative research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Novo Nordisk US is headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey and has facilities in several other states including North Carolina and New Hampshire.
Learn more about Novo Nordisk US
Size
49,295 employees
Market Cap
$230.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$42.1 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$126.9 billion
NASDAQ

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