Robotics & Automation Engineer

Band

Level 4

Job Description Summary

Imagine shaping the future of manufacturing through cutting-edge robotics and automation. As our Robotics & Automation Engineer you will serve as the site SME for robotics innovation driving transformative solutions that improve safety quality productivity and compliance across manufacturing laboratory warehouse and support this highly visible role you will translate emerging technologies into real business value partner with cross-functional teams and accelerate the sites digital transformation journey through Industry 4.0 solutions that support operational excellence and help bring medicines to patients worldwide.

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Durham NC and will be an onsite role.
• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the site robotics strategy and multi-year automation roadmap.
• Identify and prioritize robotics opportunities across manufacturing laboratory warehouse quality and support operations.
• Lead technology assessments POCs pilot programs and implementation planning.
• Develop compelling business cases demonstrating operational financial compliance and productivity benefits.
• Serve as the site SME for robotics machine vision digital twins and autonomous systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing Quality Engineering Supply Chain EHS and IT/OT teams.
• Align local initiatives with global automation standards strategies and best practices.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors system integrators and engineering partners.
• Ensure solutions meet GMP GxP validation cybersecurity and FDA compliance requirements.
• Communicate roadmap progress risks achievements and value realization to site leadership.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Robotics Automation Mechatronics Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience in robotics automation OT manufacturing technology or digital manufacturing.
• Proven success leading robotics automation or Industry 4.0 initiatives from concept through deployment.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps business cases and value realization strategies.
• Strong knowledge of robotics machine vision digital twins autonomous systems or advanced automation technologies.
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving results without direct authority.
• Knowledge of GMP GxP validation FDA compliance cybersecurity and quality system requirements.
• Strong analytical project management and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108500 and $201500 annually

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.

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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

Business Continuity Cost Management Decision Making Operational Excellence Problem Solving Project Management Quality Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder Management Vendor Management