Engineering Technician/Sr. Engineering Technician - Production Support

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo is seeking a Maintenance & Utility Technician for its API manufacturing facility. The role focuses on monitoring and operating process systems, troubleshooting, and optimizing equipment related to utilities and bulk chemical storage.

Responsibilities include supporting site projects, maintaining SOPs, training operators, and driving continuous process improvements using cLEAN concepts in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant engineering/tech experience.
• Knowledge of utilities systems and process control is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supporting site projects.
• Maintaining SOPs.
• Training operators.
• Implementing continuous process improvements using cLEAN concepts.

Skills

Process control systems

Utilities systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology

Tools

CAD

P&ID

PFD

Job description

Role: Maintenance & Utility Technician at Novo's API manufacturing facility, responsible for monitoring and operating process systems, troubleshooting, and optimizing equipment related to utilities and bulk chemical storage.

Responsibilities

• Supporting site projects
• Maintaining SOPs
• Training operators
• Implementing continuous process improvements using cLEAN concepts

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in engineering or technology fields
• Knowledge of utilities systems like purified water, steam, process air, and chemical storage
• Prior qualification experience
• Proficiency with process control systems (e.g., Delta-V, Siemens BMS)

High-Value

• Work in FDA-regulated, cGMP environment
• Experience with utilities and process systems, including design review (CAD, P&ID, PFD), validation protocols, and technical documentation

Collaboration

Reports to site manager, supports cross-functional teams.

Work Setup

On-site facility with physical demands including lifting, standing, working at heights, and in controlled environments; may involve working around hazardous materials and in loud/noisy settings.