Novo Nordisk US

Automation Engineer II/I (Cross AP)

Novo Nordisk US$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field required
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing preferred
  • High School Degree/GED considered with 9+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years experience specifically in manufacturing, utility, or packaging systems
  • Knowledge of technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL, Historian, general controls
  • Proven expertise in project management and execution
  • Familiarity with cLEAN® / Six Sigma methodologies is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance of new processes and equipment with local and global standards
  • Develop interface agreements and align requirements with vendors
  • Maintain and improve process control systems to ensure reliability
  • Coordinate plans with manufacturing schedules for seamless execution
  • Manage budgets related to process control systems
  • Develop and maintain automation standards and maintenance plans
  • Act as a subject matter expert during audits and inspections

Benefits

  • Support for continuous professional development
  • Opportunity to work in a global team environment
  • Engagement in cutting-edge process improvement initiatives
  • Ability to contribute to safety and environmental compliance
  • Exposure to diverse equipment and process technologies
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
  • Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans
  • 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 cLEAN® 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
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university required
  • May consider a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
  • 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 required
  • Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
  • For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment preferred (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 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 cLEAN® / 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.
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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