Automation Technician I - API

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

37d

About The Position

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 Assist in the operation, maintenance & system management of process control systems. Assist in managing the uptime & availability of the process control systems throughout the site & various facilities.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Electronics, Computers, Engineering, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• Minimum of one (1) year of automated/process control system experience required
• Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint) preferred

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in supporting & maintaining process control systems preferred
• Knowledgeable at troubleshooting (systematic problem solving) automated/IT system issues, including interfaces & hardware components preferred
• Knowledgeable in the following: PLC (Rockwell, Siemens), HMI, PCS/DCS (DeltaV, iFix ), Historian (OSI PI, iBatch ), SCADA systems, MES (Syncade, PAS-X ), MS SQL preferred
• Able to troubleshoot PLCs, process control, &/or distributed control systems at an entry level preferred
• Basic understanding of process control systems for Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Food, Cosmetic, Beverage or relevant work preferred
• Excellent organizational & planning skills including being familiar with project management methodology preferred

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting during process downtime and plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Inspect, troubleshoot & repair control system hardware
• Perform routine, preventative & predictive maintenance
• Assist in the development of maintenance procedures
• Support control system equipment installations and technical clarifications with suppliers & internal stakeholders
• Assist in managing control system hardware inventory
• Own self-development & self-initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Adhere to automation/IT standards and maintain training readiness
• Utilize the appropriate cLEAN tools when relevant to solve problems or improve processes
• Manage assignments within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
• Follow all current Good Manufacturing Practices(CGMPs) & ensures that product is manufactured according to procedure
• 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees