Automation Engineer III - CUB

About The DepartmentYou 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.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 AwardsAt 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 PositionServe as a subject matter expert (SME) and support successful design & implementation of automation for process or utility systems. Provide input, review & approve design & requirement specifications. Secure proper & efficient implementation & qualification. Support production & other stakeholders. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through focus on people & equipment, as well as serving as the gatekeeper for standards.RelationshipsReports to Manager, Senior Manager.Essential FunctionsDevelop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systemsSupport & manage implementation of systems & interfacesSupport & manage corporate, product supply, PS, stakeholder & departmental initiatives/projectsSchedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedulesOperate as automation lead on projects that involve process control systemsAssist with developing & managing budgets for maintaining & improving process control systemsDevelop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plansOwn self development & initiative to understand the site process control systemsAdhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessaryLead the site in establishing automation direction & strategy (hardware & software standards)Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtimeFunction as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas/technologiesSupport audits & inspections as SME for process control systemsDemonstrate a thorough understanding of stakeholder managementCoach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas/develop training material when necessaryUtilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools when relevantManage assignments with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigationEnsure the quality of systems adheres to company standards; adhere to change management standardsParticipate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance proceduresFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther accountabilities, as assignedPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in engineering related field of study from an accredited university requiredMinimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems requiredFor Logistics roles only: Minimum three (3) years of Warehouse automation equipment experience required (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)SAP EWM highly preferredExperience troubleshooting automation & control systems & batch processes requiredExperience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment requiredKnowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. iFix, Ignition, FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc.), historian/data collections requiredProgramming & configuration of process control systems requiredWindows based operating systems & associated applications requiredSystem interfacing & integration & user access management requiredVirtual machines/environments (preferably VMWare) preferredKnowledgeable in Oracle, MS SQL preferredIT competencies to an understanding level: domain, networking, firewall, group policies/permissions, system backup & restore preferredKnowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.); MS SQL, databases preferredProven expertise in planning/organization & project execution requiredStrong in following up on results & revising work plans requiredWe commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.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.If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.