Facilities Engineer II - Black Utilities (HVAC) - PS AM

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) / 401(k) plan

Parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced engineer to maintain and optimize black/clean utilities at the DFP-US facility. The role covers writing specifications, design reviews, installation, commissioning, qualifications, SOP development and maintenance planning under EHS requirements.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams, drive improvements, and support technicians while upholding FDA, cGMP and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering.
• 5-8+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with cGMP utilities and regulated environments (FDA, cGMP, OSHA).
• Knowledge of black utilities and clean utilities systems incl. CAD/P&ID concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve system specifications for black utilities.
• Support design, installation, commissioning, qualification and training for black utilities as owner/expert.
• Provide technical support for site project execution as required.
• Adhere to Quality & environmental regulations in the area.
• Support development of Facilities Technicians.
• Continuous process improvement using cLEAN concepts.
• Maintain and establish standards for procedures and maintenance plans.
• Comply with safety and environmental requirements in performance of duties.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Project planning & execution

Cross-functional teamwork

CAD reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD (reading/design)

P&ID understanding

URS/SAT/FAT protocols

Job description

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.

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
• 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 maintain and optimize all black utilities systems for the DFP-US facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: writing/reviewing specification; design reviews; equipment installation; commissioning & qualifications; SOP development; maintenance development & training; management of cost, quality & schedule within area of responsibility; establishing & maintaining positive working relationship with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders. All activities are aligned with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program requirements.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Engineering.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and improve system specifications for black utilities
• Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities for black utilities, as system owner/expert
• Provide additional technical support for site project execution as required
• Adhere to all Quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility
• Support technical development of Facilities Technicians
• Continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts
• Maintain & establish standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• All safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.

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 colour 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 equivalent combination of education & experience required
• 5-8+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing facility. 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 systems to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, waste water, cryogenic storage, HVAC. Prior ownership/work experience required
• Knowledgeable in clean utilities systems to include: WFI, pure water, clean steam, process air, electrical preferred
• 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 preferred
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred
• Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of project & maintenance activities, following up on results, & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams 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.