Building Management System Engineer - Site Capacity

Novo Nordisk A/S; Powhatan (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Clayton, NC, is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to maintain and improve the BMS system across aseptic production support. You will focus on reliability, standards, and coordination with operations to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5 years of HVAC/utilities experience, and hands-on Siemens BMS tools; you will mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement using lean approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with HVAC/utilities troubleshooting in pharma or biotech facilities.
• Knowledgeable in Siemens BMS - Insight and Historian Info Center; proficient with MS Office and SAP.
• Customer-focused with ability to understand internal/external customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop & execute plans to maintain & improve BMS system.
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with operations schedules.
• Support IA projects & process improvement plans.
• Develop & maintain system documents, including specifications & maintenance plans.
• Coach & train Facility Engineers & Facility Maintenance Technicians.
• Employ cLEAN® tools within the main areas of problem solving, project & change management.
• Coach & train users of the BMS.

Skills

Customer/Results Driven

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens BMS - Insight

Siemens Historian – Info Center

MS Office

SAP

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Location

Clayton, NC, US

About the Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

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
• Life & Disability Insurance

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

Maintain & improve reliability of the BMS system to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following tasks: people focus, equipment focus & standards gatekeeping.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Facilities Engineering.

Essential Functions

• Develop & execute plans to maintain & improve BMS system
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with operations schedules
• Support IA projects & process improvement plans
• Develop & maintain system documents, including specifications & maintenance plans
• Coach & train Facility Engineers & Facility Maintenance Technicians
• Employ cLEAN® tools within the main areas of problem solving, project & change management
• Coach & train users of the BMS

Physical Requirements

May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering & strong HVAC/utilities troubleshooting experience in pharmaceutical or bio-tech manufacturing facility, especially within aseptic processing preferred
• Technical/Process/Functional Knowledge: Knowledgeable in Siemens BMS - Insight & Siemens Historian – Info Center. Proficient in MS Office applications & SAP preferred
• Customer/Results Driven Understands who the customer (internal/external) is, understands the customers’ requirements, prioritizes work & develops processes that support the customers’ needs 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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.