Senior Specialist, Automation Engineer

Durham, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 114100 - 211900

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Band

Level 4

Job Description Summary

The Senior Specialist Automation Engineer will play a crucial role in overseeing the integration of shop floor equipment with IT and OT systems across various domains. Main responsibility will be to ensure the efficient flow of data from the shop floor to the enterprise level.

Working alongside a team of experts you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the necessary middleware setup to facilitate data transfer. This will involve defining data points based on specific business requirements and industry best addition you will oversee the configuration of end-to-end interfaces and conduct thorough interface qualification processes.

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Location: Morrisville NC
Relocation Support: Yes

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support the implementation commissioning and integration of automation control systems and related IT/OT infrastructure for the Morrisville manufacturing site.
Set up and integrate Production Control systems (SCADA PLC HMI) MES EMS BMS and OT security solutions in alignment with the defined solution architecture.
Deliver detailed design development qualification and integration of IT/OT system solutions including creation of process designs needed for daily operations.
Ensure designs adhere to architectural roadmaps stability scalability GxP compliance and security/reliability standards.

Collaborate with site and global teams to ensure timely execution and delivery of automation and IT/OT activities in support of project milestones.
Work closely with contractors vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with technical requirements standards and project expectations.
Contribute to the business case development process with relevant technical input.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation qualification protocols and reports for new systems and interfaces.
Support troubleshooting testing validation and commissioning activities during installation and startup phases.
Facilitate peer reviews and obtain business signoff for detailed technical designs.

Maintain stable operations for implemented global and site IT/OT solutions.
Ensure adherence to Security and Compliance policies and support internal/external audits as required.
Consider user experience in the design and implementation of solutions and services.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across IT/OT solutions services and processes.
Provide input on automation and digitalisation best practices.
Support knowledge transfer and training activities for new systems and technologies introduced at the site.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $114100 and $211900 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

Essential Requirements:

5 years of relevant technical experience in delivering global solutions to the customers preferably in the area of automation engineering in manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of automation technologies and software platforms (e.g. SCADA Historian MES)
Knowledge of industry standards and protocols for communication and data exchange in manufacturing operations (e.g. OPC MQTT).
Understanding of manufacturing operations and processes.
Working experience in a GxP environment is an advantage.
Leveraging digital technology / big data.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Range

$108500.00 - $201500.00

Skills Desired

Automation Automation Testing Control Engineering Control System Engineering Hmi (Human-Machine Interface) Laboratory Equipment Plc (Programmable Logic Controller) Problem Solving Skills Robotic Process Automation (Rpa) Robotics Software Testing Test Automation Test Cases Test Engineer

Required Experience:

Senior IC

BandLevel 4Job Description SummaryThe Senior Specialist Automation Engineer will play a crucial role in overseeing the integration of shop floor equipment with IT and OT systems across various domains. Main responsibility will be to ensure the efficient flow of data from the shop floor to the enterp...