Automation Engineer III

Novo Nordisk

Automation Engineer III supporting design & implementation of automation systems for Novo Nordisk's aseptic production. Collaborating with multiple sites and cultures globally.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQLVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve 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
Develop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systems
Support & manage implementation of systems & interfaces
Support & manage corporate, product supply, PS, stakeholder & departmental initiatives/projects
Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
Operate as automation lead on projects that involve process control systems
Assist with developing & managing budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans
Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
Adhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessary
Lead the site in establishing automation direction & strategy (hardware & software standards)
Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtime
Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas/technologies
Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of stakeholder management
Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas/develop training material when necessary
Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools when relevant
Manage assignments with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
Ensure the quality of systems adheres to company standards; adhere to change management standards
Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance procedures
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in engineering related field of study from an accredited university required
Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
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 preferred
Experience troubleshooting automation & control systems & batch processes required
Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. iFix, Ignition, FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc.), historian/data collections required
Programming & configuration of process control systems required
Windows based operating systems & associated applications required
System interfacing & integration & user access management required
Virtual machines/environments (preferably VMWare) preferred
Knowledgeable in Oracle, MS SQL preferred
IT competencies to an understanding level: domain, networking, firewall, group policies/permissions, system backup & restore preferred
Knowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.); MS SQL, databases preferred
Proven expertise in planning/organization & project execution required
Strong in following up on results & revising work plans required

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 systemsautomation standardstroubleshooting automation systemsprogramming process control systemssystem interfacingSCADAPLCHMIWarehouse automation equipmentproject execution

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcoachingtrainingquality mindsetrisk managementinitiativeplanningorganizationcommunicationleadership