Application Engineer I/II - SDF (Durham, NC, US)

NCBiotech; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance bon

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

8% 401K contribution and company match

Parental & family medical leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC seeks an IT/Engineering professional to ensure reliable operation of local manufacturing applications, improve process control systems, and drive continuous improvement.

You will work with production and corporate, coordinate software upgrades, document standards, and mentor colleagues while aligning with quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of IT/engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility and/or packaging systems a plus.
• Knowledgeable in PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Present initiatives & information clearly to customers, avoiding jargon.
• Coordinate and oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems.
• Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas.
• Maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans.
• Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

PAS-X

POInT

PLC

SCADA

Job description

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Responsible for ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications that are required to operate. Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus and Standards "Gatekeeper".

Relationships

Reports to Senior Project Manager – OFP.

Essential Functions

• Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives
• Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers
• Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management
• Gather information about stakeholders’ needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals
• Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements
• Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies
• Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems
• Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Support projects that involve specified application solutions
• Maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans
• Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications
• Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management
• Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
• Implement effective Change Management
• Support Corporate, OFP, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
• Govern behaviour based on the Novo Nordisk Way
• Other accountabilities as assigned

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. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering/related field or equivalent combination of education & experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility and/or packaging systems a plus
• Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA preferred
• Proven expertise, (e.g. project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion a plus

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.