Novo Nordisk · 11 hours ago
Engineer I - HVAC/Automation
Petersburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expNovo Nordisk is a company dedicated to tackling unmet medical needs for chronic diseases. They are seeking an Engineer I - HVAC/Automation to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure process control systems meet standards and to support equipment selection and qualification activities.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required
Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems 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
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
Benefits
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
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
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