Novo Nordisk
Clayton, NC
About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, 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 14 weeks paid parental 6 weeks paid family medical leave Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products Tuition Assistance 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. The Position Work 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. Relationships Reports to Manager, Senior Manager. Essential Functions Support plans to maintain improve process control systems Schedule execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules Operate as automation resource on projects that involve process control systems Own self-development initiative to understand the site process control systems Adhere to the automation standards implement the necessary changes to the automation-related specifications maintenance plans Support audits inspections for process control systems 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 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 required May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, /or packaging systems required Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, /or packaging systems required For 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 plus Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of engineering activities a plus Ability to follow-up on results revising the work plan for moderately complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams a plus Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLEAN® / Six Sigma methodologies a plus We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. 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. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires