Facilities Engineer I - SDF (Durham, NC, US)

Biopharma Careers; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance (in

Paid holidays including 14 days

Health/Dental/Vision insurance fromday

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Durham OFP site seeks an engineer to help establish utilities systems. You will write specifications, review designs, install and commission equipment, qualify processes, and manage cost, quality and schedule within your area.

You’ll work with internal and external engineering teams, ensuring adherence to EHS requirements. The role requires reading CAD drawings, understanding P&ID/HVAC/electrical systems, and applying cGMP concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Associate’s degree in engineering with minimum 6 years NN internal experience in clean & black utilities or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Create & maintain system specifications for black & clean utilities.
• Support design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities for utilities.
• 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 cLEAN concepts.
• Maintain standards for procedures & maintenance plans.

Skills

CAD reading

Regulatory compliance

Process knowledge

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering

Associate’s degree in engineering + 6 years NN experience

Tools

CAD software

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 USfacility 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

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.