Automation Engineer II/I (Cross AP)

About the role

The Automation Engineer II/I will ensure new processes and equipment are compliant with line of business and global standards. They will participate in local and global teams to ensure new equipment and processes are designed to meet URS & IFA designed by Novo Nordisk, ensuring the equipment will be ready for installation and qualification as well as successful ramp up of equipment. They will improve the reliability of the process control systems to meet current and projected customer, business, and regulatory requirements through focus on people and equipment, as well as serving as a gatekeeper for standards.

Essential Functions

• Work with local and global project team to ensure design of process is compliant with local and global standards
• Develop interface agreements and align requirements with equipment vendors
• Develop and implement plans to maintain and improve process control systems
• Schedule and execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Aid in developing and managing expense budgets for maintaining and improving process control systems
• Own self-development and initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Support audits and inspections as SME for process control systems
• Coach and train colleagues and stakeholders in relevant areas
• Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, and/or packaging systems required
• May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of nine (9) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, and/or packaging systems required
• Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, and/or packaging systems required
• For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment preferred (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus
• SAP EWM a plus
• Proven expertise (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up, & completion required
• Ability to translate high-level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLEAN® / Six Sigma methodologies a plus

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

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Senior Manager.