Automation Technician I

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees. FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Computers, Engineering or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider a High School Diploma (GED) with four (4) years of relevant understanding of instrumentation & control systems required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in supporting & maintaining process control systems preferred
• Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint) 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
• Basic understanding of process control systems for Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Food, Cosmetic, Beverage or relevant work preferred
• Excellent organizational & planning skills; Familiar with project management methodology preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support troubleshooting during process downtime
• Inspect, troubleshoot & repair control system hardware
• Perform routine, preventative & predictive maintenance
• Assist in the development of maintenance procedures
• Support control system equipment installations
• Assist in managing control system hardware inventory
• Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Support technical clarifications with suppliers & internal stakeholders
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree