Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years in process-based manufacturing, utility, or packaging systems.
Consideration for Associate's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
High School Degree/GED with 9+ years of engineering experience may be accepted.
Familiarity with technologies like SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL, and Historian.
Proven expertise in project management and execution, with strong planning and organizational skills.
Ability to translate high-level direction into actionable tasks using cLEAN4/Six Sigma methodologies.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with local and global teams to ensure process design compliance with standards.
Develop interface agreements and align requirements with equipment vendors.
Create and implement plans to enhance process control systems.
Coordinate scheduling and execution of plans with manufacturing timelines.
Manage expense budgets for process control system improvements.
Establish and maintain automation standards and maintenance plans.
Support audits and inspections as a subject matter expert for process control systems.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment with local and global teams.
Engagement in innovative projects and initiatives.
Support for continuous improvement and process optimization.
Flexible work arrangements with occasional travel.
Full Job Description
The Position
Ensure new processes & equipment are compliant with line of business and global standards. Participate in local & global team to ensure new equipment & processes are designed to meet URS & IFA designed by Novo Nordisk ensuring the equipment will be ready for install & qualification as well as successful ramp up of equipment. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through focus on people & equipment, as well as serving as gatekeeper for standards.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, Senior Manager.
Essential Functions
Work with local & global project team to ensure design of process is compliant with local & global standards
Develop interface agreements & align requirements with equipment vendors
Develop & implement plans to maintain & improve process control systems
Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
Assist with developing & managing expense budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
Utilize the appropriate cLEAN4 tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management
Operate within compliance with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
Implement effective change management
Support Corporate, PS, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices and maintenance procedures
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor9;s Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
May consider an Associate9;s Degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems
May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of nine (9) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems
Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus SAP EWM a plus
Ability to demonstrate proven expertise (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up, & completion required
Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLEAN4 / Six Sigma methodologies a plus
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.
