Internship- Recovery Process Engineer

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is offering the Early Talent Summer Internship Program. Interns will work with experienced professionals in Recovery Process Engineering, supporting investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements during a ten‑week assignment.

Program start May 17, 2027; end July 23, 2027. Eligible candidates are undergrad/grad students in Process or Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or higher and strong Excel/Word skills. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be a rising junior/senior or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or above.
• Strong Excel and Word skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support Recovery Process Engineering with ongoing investigations and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to continuous improvements and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to deliver project work during the internship.

Skills

Excel

Word

MS Office

Education

Process/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For nearly 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. As a result, our employees embark on life-changing careers with opportunities for mobility and growth within a global organization. At Novo Nordisk, you will work with the best manufacturing professionals in the industry.

Our new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. Are you ready to help make what matters? Then, we are ready for you!

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.

NNPILP Early Talent Summer Internship Program

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience. For ten weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and contribute to the line of business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work. Our internship program also includes instructor-led trainings, a leadership engagement series, as well as insightful lunch and learns.

Program Start: May 17, 2027

Program End: July 23, 2027

Scope of Position

The summer intern will support the Recovery Process Engineering function by assisting with ongoing recovery investigations, troubleshooting activities, continuous improvements and documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Process/Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Must be a rising junior, rising senior or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or above.
• Excellent computer skills to include: Proficiency in Excel, Word & familiarity/capability in most other Microsoft Office applications.

At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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.