Application Engineer I/II - SDF

Novo Nordisk•Durham, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications that are required to operate. Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus and Standards "Gatekeeper". Reports to Senior Project Manager – OFP. Essential Functions: Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management Gather information about stakeholders’ needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules Support projects that involve specified application solutions Maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications 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, OFP, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects Govern behaviour based on the Novo Nordisk Way Other accountabilities as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering/related field or equivalent combination of education & experience required
Minimum of five (5) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility and/or packaging systems a plus
Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA preferred
Proven expertise, (e.g. project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion a plus
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility and/or packaging systems
PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA knowledge
Proven expertise in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion

Responsibilities

Ensure reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications.
Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements.
Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives.
Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers.
Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management.
Gather information about stakeholders’ needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals.
Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements.
Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies.
Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems.
Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas.
Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules.
Support projects that involve specified application solutions.
Maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans.
Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems.
Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications.
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, OFP, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects.
Govern behaviour based on the Novo Nordisk Way.
Other accountabilities as assigned.