Associate Automation Engineer

Novo Nordisk

Automation Engineer working on improving reliability of process control systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Joining a global network of manufacturing professionals at Novo Nordisk.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work to improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

process control systemssystematic problem-solvingautomation applicationsprocess changesengineering experiencetechnical knowledgeplanningorganizationfollow-upcompletion

Soft Skills

self-developmentinitiativecoachingtrainingcommunicationcollaborationcontinuous improvementquality mindsetsafety awarenesscompliance

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in engineeringAssociate's degree in engineeringHigh School Degree/GED