MES Automation Engineer

Do you have expertise in handling Manufacturing Execution System (MES) activities in a GxP regulated production environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to personally impact business-critical systems in the Life Science Industry? Are you interested in joining a team of highly qualified colleagues with a passion for making a difference in the Life Science Industry? Then look no further, you have a unique opportunity to join us from the early stages of building a new manufacturing site and be part of NN’s global IT organisation. Come and be part of our international IT and Automation team!

The Position

As a MES Automation Engineer, you will secure implementations of our standard modern Manufacturing Execution System, PAS-X, and help us achieve our key ambition to move from paper to digital processes. You will ensure that the work is executed according to our validation setup and be part of testing the solutions. Later, you will be part of the organisation that maintains and develops the solution for future needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying key risks, defining requirements, and ensuring alignment of MES solutions across the project
• Providing input on MES integration to various systems
• Design of recipes, workflow, review by exception strategies, etc.
• Having a high focus on working with stakeholders, our external partners, and other automation organizations across API
• 24/7 support going into operations as part of the maintenance organization

Your main location will be in Kalundborg, in close proximity of the manufacturing sites. As a lot of our collaboration partners work around Copenhagen, it is expected that you will also travel to work in those locations.

The project is of great strategic importance to Novo Nordisk, which has high visibility and support from Senior Management. At the same time, you will have a foot inside Novo Nordisk’s IT organization which supports all major expansion projects as well as operations.

Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive colleague who can contribute to the team both professionally and personally. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the following skills and experiences:

• You hold an M.Sc. or B.Sc. within IT, Engineering, or have other relevant experience from recent job(s)
• 2-5+ years of professional experience within IT Automation; either from operations and maintenance, or from project participation
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and requirements Experience within the Pharma industry or other highly regulated industry (GMP) preferred
• Knowledge of any Manufacturing Execution System (MES); if you have worked with PAS-X this is an advantage but not a requirement
• Ability to communicate well in spoken and written English.

Furthermore, you are proactive, solution-oriented, like to share your knowledge and collaborate effectively. As a person, you are energized by taking responsibility for automation. You are structured in your way of working and open to share information with your colleagues, work together as a team, and drive for joint results. You thrive in a multicultural environment and have an open mind-set. You have strong communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders and can translate strategy into ambitious goals with clear priorities.

About the department

The IT and Automation Department is made up diverse team made up of individuals with a variety of nationalities and professional experiences. The team atmosphere is very inclusive and the team members support each other in getting acclimated to Novo Nordisk and life in Kalundborg. You will find the team inviting and collaborative in finding solutions and supporting each other’s tasks. Due to the fast pace of project life, our team is very dynamic and is able to shift priorities in order to support project milestones.

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

Contact

For further information, contact Automation Director Gavin Michael Jarus on phone +45 3448 6294.

Deadline

24 November 2024

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.