Assoc Automation Engineer - HVAC and FMS/BMS

Novo Nordisk • Petersburg, VA

17d

About The Position

In this role you will collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams and vendors to ensure process control systems for new and existing equipment meet local and global standards. You will work with equipment suppliers and Schneider to specify field instrument assemblies and sensors, ensuring devices can connect to and be used in local manufacturing while meeting requirements from both people and equipment perspectives, and acting as a gatekeeper for standards. Partnering with other departments such as QC and Warehouse, you will gather requirements (for example sensor temperature ranges) to guide equipment selection. You will execute qualification activities for FMS/BMS systems in GMP areas, participate in protocol development and execute qualification protocols as required, and support periodic system evaluations, change requests and deviation handling that are critical to maintaining our license to operate. As an expert on FMS/BMS software interfaces, you will configure alarms and reports and provide training and guidance to others. You will be responsible for one or more HVAC and FMS/BMS equipment items, working closely with maintenance and production to plan, coordinate and release facility activities, and leveraging your HVAC knowledge to support implementation of best-in-class engineering solutions. The role requires an advanced understanding of GMP, GDP and GxP and is supported by an experienced, collaborative department that values teamwork and social engagement.

Requirements

• 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 two (2) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• May consider a High School Degree/GED with four (4) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• Minimum of two (2) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems preferred
• Technical/Process/Functional knowledge preferred
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus
• Organization/Planning: Knowledge in planning/organization, follow-up & completion a plus

Responsibilities

• Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Demonstrate awareness of systematic problem-solving in everyday life
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with operations schedules
• Own self-development & initiative to build an understanding of automation applications & systems
• Adhere to the automation standards & implement the necessary changes to the automation-related specifications & maintenance plans
• Support Engineering Technicians.
• Assist in coaching & training colleagues & stakeholders
• Operate in compliance with a quality first mindset
• Assist in implementing process changes & investigating process deviations
• Work closely with operations to identify process gaps & focus on continuous improvement
• Support corporate, PS , local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
• Govern behavior based on the Novo Nordisk Way
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees