Maintenance Technician II - Technical Support

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual performance bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave

Family medical leave

Tuition assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee referral awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to improve systems and equipment reliability in the aseptic production area. You will plan and perform preventive and corrective maintenance, monitor performance, and lead event responses to minimize downtime.

The position requires an Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience, knowledge of SAP and electrical/mechanical systems, and strong troubleshooting abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent with mechanical/electrical/control systems knowledge.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with SAP and reading schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe and environmentally responsible way.
• Actively 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 preventative maintenance on assigned process.
• Monitor performance and trends; provide action plans.
• Support system/equipment reliability improvement projects.
• Assist in training and coaching of process operations.
• Record and review maintenance data in SAP/work orders.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Control systems

Process troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Schematics

Wiring diagrams

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.

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

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, & provide 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 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

• 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 five (5) years of relevant work experience required
• Knowledgeable in the following systems: Compressed Air, Electro-Mechanical controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation & robotics required
• Ability & experience with automated records systems such as SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents required
• Computer literacy required

Knowledge & Application Experience Of Various Troubleshooting Strategies Required

• 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.