Novartis · 13 hours ago
Senior Specialist, Automation Engineer
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expNovartis is a company dedicated to helping people with diseases and their families. The Senior Specialist, Automation Engineer will oversee the integration of shop floor equipment with IT and OT systems, ensuring efficient data flow from the shop floor to the enterprise level while coordinating middleware setup and interface configurations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
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 start‑up phases
Facilitate peer reviews and obtain business sign‑off 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Working experience in a GxP environment is an advantage
Leveraging digital technology / big data
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
A 401(k) with company contribution and match
A variety of other benefits
A generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
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