Automation Engineer (Onsite)

About the Department
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk's life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. It's not your average production site - it's a tight-knit, supportive community working together to contribute to a better tomorrow for our patients. Ethics and quality are held in the highest regard, and a patient-focused mindset guides everything we do. We're looking for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic to join our team. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
This position provides support for technical, quality, and project issues related to automated systems at our biologics based manufacturing facility. This person works under general supervision; follows established procedures with some latitude to change work processes and workflow. Automation Engineer will perform PLC Programming for brownfield projects with our existing Rockwell automation systems.
This is an onsite based role 5 days a week Monday-Friday. Relocation assistance eligible for selected candidate. The specific level/grade of this role will be commisserate with experience.
Relationships
Reports to: Automation Manager
Essential Functions

• Responsible for assisting with the design, implementation, start-up and troubleshooting of automation and plant floor control systems that monitor and control facilities, utilities, and manufacturing processes
• Participates in the design and / or selection of instrumentation, control devices, control panels, and control / electrical power systems throughout the facility
• Assists with troubleshooting, testing, validation, deployment and on-going maintenance of Automation Systems
• Provides support to manufacturing and facilities areas including the following activities:
  • Support for resolution of deviations, investigations, and other quality issues
  • Tracking and evaluating control system trends or issues in collaboration with quality, engineering and manufacturing

• Assists with the design, procurement, construction, installation, engineering start-up, documentation and validation activities of new and modified control systems

• Participates in the development and implementation of procedural or automation improvements to support Plant Objectives

• Works on project(s), tracks spending / budgets, creates scope of work, develops risk assessments, justification, cost estimates, implements purchase requisitions, funding requests, and manages contracts
• Provides support for troubleshooting for issues found in the manufacturing environment
• Occasional supervision or coordination of contractors
• Participate in on-call rotations, including weekends and non-business hours, to provide support for Automation Systems
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required
    • May consider High School Diploma or associate's degree
  • Certified Control System Technician or Certified Automation Professional from the International Society for Automation (ISA) preferred
• Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree with five (5) years' experience in engineering required
    • May consider High School diploma with seven (7) years of direct engineering
    • May consider Associate's degree with five (5) year of direct engineering

• Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other regulatory industries experience preferred

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge and experience with the following is preferred:
  • Instrumentation & Control Device operation and troubleshooting
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA)
  • Variable Speed Drives
  • Electrical systems such as 120 VAC, 24 VDC, 480 VAC
  • GAMP guidelines
  • NFPA codes related to Automation & Electrical work
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, & PowerPoint)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience working in a team-oriented environment is required
  • Experience and skills to manage tasks or projects
  • Some knowledge in the following is desired:
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Networking systems (Ethernet)
    • FDA and EMEA Regulatory requirements
    • Experience at a medium to large scale medical device, pharmaceutical or biotechnology process firm in an automation role
    • AutoCAD (ability to view, make minor changes)
  • Employee must remain accessible during on-call rotation and must be able to provide support/respond within a timely manner

Physical Requirements
The ability to climb. stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, feel, and grasp. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; and visual inspection. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, inside and outside conditions, working in narrow aisles, and temperature changes; atmospheric conditions including: odors, fumes, and dust. Local and International Travel: 0-10%.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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