What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Automation Engineer position at BioSpace?
About The Department
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
Work to improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, Senior Manager.
Essential Functions
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
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Qualifications
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
We 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.
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
Work to improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, Senior Manager.
Essential Functions
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
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Qualifications
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
We 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.