Facilities Engineer I - SDF

BioSpace; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay

14 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

8% 401K company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Employee referral awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC is seeking an engineer to establish and maintain utility systems for the OFP site. You will write specifications, review designs, install equipment, and qualify processes while ensuring EHS compliance.

This role requires collaboration with internal and external teams and ongoing cost/quality/schedule management. Responsibilities include designing, installing, commissioning, and training on black and clean utilities, supporting project teams, and pursuing continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering or an equivalent combination of education & industry experience.
• With an Associate’s degree in engineering, must have six years NN experience in clean & black utilities or similar systems.
• Two years of engineering experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP utilities and working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA).
• Knowledge of black utilities (chilled water, steam, compressed air, wastewater).
• Knowledge of clean utilities (process water, clean steam, process air, vacuum).
• Ability to read CAD drawings with basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC, electrical systems.
• Understanding URS, SAT, FAT validation protocols.
• Understanding SOPs and advanced technical documentation in a regulated setting.
• Computer literacy with related systems; strong planning/coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain system specifications for black & clean utilities.
• Support design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities.
• Provide technical support to project team as required.
• Adhere to quality and environmental regulations within area of responsibility.
• Support development of facilities technicians after handover to LOB.
• Continuous process improvement using LEAN concepts.
• Maintain standards for procedures and maintenance plans.
• Meet safety and environmental requirements in performance of duties.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Chemical engineering

CAD drawings

P&ID basics

Regulatory compliance

HVAC systems

Industrial utilities

Documentation reading

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

URS/SAT/FAT docs

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

The Position

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the establishment of all utilities systems for the OFP site Durham. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, writing/reviewing specifications; design reviews; equipment installation; commissioning & qualifications; SOP development; maintenance development & training & management of cost, quality & schedule within area of responsibility. Establish & maintain positive working relationship with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders. Accountable to ensure all activities are aligned with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program requirements.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager – OFP.

Essential Functions

• Create & maintain system specifications for black & clean utilities
• Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities for black & clean utilities
• Provide additional technical support to project team as required
• Adhere to all quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility
• Support technical development of facilities technicians after handover to LOB
• Continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts
• Maintain & establish standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• All safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering or an equivalent combination of education & industry experience required
• With an Associate’s degree in engineering field of study, must have a minimum of six (6) years internal NN experience in clean & black utilities or similar systems required
• Two (2) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
• Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
• Knowledgeable in black utilities system to include chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum & wastewater management a plus
• Knowledgeable in clean utilities system to include process water, clean steam, process air, vacuum & cryogenic storage a plus
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC & electrical systems preferred
• Understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, validation protocols a plus
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts a plus
• Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
• Ability to plan, coordinate & prioritize activities to ensure optimal use of resources in the department preferred

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.