Novo Nordisk · 23 hours ago
Automation Engineer II - Chemical API development and production
Petersburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNovo Nordisk is a company dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with chronic diseases. The Automation Engineer II will ensure compliance of new processes and equipment with global standards and improve the reliability of process control systems while collaborating with local and global teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university required
Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
May consider an Associate's degree with 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
Ability to demonstrate proven expertise (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up, & completion required
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 translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLEAN® / Six Sigma methodologies a plus
Benefits
Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
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
Company
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$22M2018-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $22M
1981-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
President and CEO
Lars Sorensen
President & CEO
Recent News
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