Maintenance Technician I - Maintenance

Novo Nordisk A/S; Powhatan (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Family leave

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in North Carolina operates a 457,000 square foot aseptic manufacturing facility focused on injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. The role targets improving systems and equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting operation of processes within a team environment.

The position emphasizes safe work practices, preventive maintenance planning, and hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation domains.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent military/industrial training.
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of compressed air, electro-mechanical controls, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation & robotics preferred.
• Experience with automated records systems such as SAP and reading schematics/wiring diagrams preferred.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting strategies preferred.
• Organizational/planning skills to support maintenance planning and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe and environmentally responsible way.
• Improve performance and reliability of process equipment.
• Restore function to equipment in a technically correct manner.
• Actively lead event response.
• Plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on assigned processes.
• Monitor performance and trends; provide action plans.
• Support and implement reliability improvement projects.
• Support training and coaching of process operations.
• Record and review maintenance data in SAP Work Orders and forms.
• Review and coach use of SAP Work Orders to completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compressed air

Electro-mechanical controls

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Instrumentation & robotics

Education

Associate’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. 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 Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

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 14weeks 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

Improve systems & equipment reliability in assigned process area, reduce system/equipment downtime associated with assigned process & support operation of assigned process.

Relationships

Reports to Manager/Supervisor Technical Support.

Essential Functions

• Work in a safe & environmentally responsible way
• Actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
• Restore function to equipment in an effective & technically correct manner
• Actively lead Event Response
• Plan & Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process
• Monitor performance & trends & provides action plans for assigned process(s)
• Support & implement system/equipment reliability improvement projects
• Support & assist in training & coaching of process operations
• Record & review maintenance & repair data in BPR’s & associated forms
• Review & coach the use of SAP to include Work Order oversight & completion
• 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 drivers license.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in relevant field, or equivalent military training or industrial training (which includes a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical & control systems) required
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience required
• Knowledgeable in the following systems: Compressed Air, Electro-Mechanical controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation & robotics preferred
• Ability & experience with automated records systems such as SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents preferred
• Knowledge & application experience of various troubleshooting strategies preferred
• Organization/Planning: Support planning & execution of process functions & lead coordination of planned & corrective maintenance activities to ensure successful process performance 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.