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

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Facilities Engineer to maintain and optimize black utilities at the DFP-US facility. You will review specifications, participate in design reviews, oversee installation, commissioning, qualification, SOP development, and maintenance programs while coordinating with internal and external teams.

The role emphasizes adherence to EHS standards and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• 5-8+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of black and clean utilities and cGMP environments (FDA, cGMP, OSHA).
• Ability to read CAD drawings and basic P&ID, HVAC & Electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve system specifications for black utilities.
• Support design, installation, commissioning, qualification and training for black utilities as system owner.
• Provide technical support for site project execution as required.
• Adhere to Quality & environmental regulations in area of responsibility.
• Develop and mentor Facilities Technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean concepts.
• Maintain standards for procedures and maintenance plans.
• Comply with safety and environmental requirements in duties.

Skills

Engineering experience

Regulated environment knowledge

CAD reading ability

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD

P&ID understanding

URS/SAT/FAT knowledge

Quality & environmental compliance

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.

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.