Automation Engineer I/II

About the role

The Automation Engineer I/II will support plans to maintain and improve process control systems for existing and/or new equipment and processes. They will work with business stakeholders and/or project teams and vendors to ensure these systems align with local and global standards. Additionally, they will collaborate with equipment vendors to specify equipment Interface Functional Area (IFA) requirements and ensure the equipment can connect to and be used in local manufacturing while serving as a gatekeeper for standards.

Relationships

The Automation Engineer I/II reports to the Manager or Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Schedule and execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Operate as an automation resource on projects involving process control systems
• Own self-development and initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Adhere to automation standards and implement necessary changes to automation-related specifications and maintenance plans
• Support audits and inspections for process control systems
• Utilize appropriate cLEAN® tools within areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, and project management
• Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management and mitigation
• Implement effective change management
• Support corporate, PS, local IT, and local stakeholder initiatives and projects
• Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance procedures
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university required
• May consider an Associate’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required

Benefits

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
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