Metrology Technician II/III (DPM Expansions)

Novo Nordisk USA; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

8% 401K company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a Metrology Calibration Technician to calibrate and repair process measurement equipment across the site. You will support testing, troubleshooting, and documentation while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in metrology/calibration, strong instrumentation knowledge, and experience with calibration-management software such as SAP or MAXIMO. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or science required.
• GED with 6+ years metrology/calibration experience acceptable.
• Minimum 4 years metrology/calibration experience.
• Strong instrumentation & controls knowledge.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams & technical docs.
• Experience with calibration management software (SAP, Blue Mountain RAM, ProCal, MAXIMO).

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and repair measurement equipment across site.
• Lead systematic problem solving and cross-functional investigations.
• Participate in metrology projects within the department.
• Record activities and write work orders with accuracy.
• Lead calibration activities as scheduled with supervision.
• Maintain documentation and ensure standards compliance.
• Ensure safety and environmental requirements are followed.

Skills

Calibration

Instrumentation & Controls

Electro-Mechanical systems

Electronics

Schematic reading

Documentation

Calibration software

Education

Associate degree in engineering or science

High School Diploma with 6+ years metrology experience

Tools

SAP

Blue Mountain RAM

ProCal

MAXIMO

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

Calibrate measuring equipment on schedule & in accordance with corporate & local requirements. Provide troubleshooting, problem solving & project support for measuring equipment site wide. Support training for lower-level team members.

Relationships

Reports to the Supervisor/Manager.

Essential Functions

• Calibrate & repair temperature, pressure, conductivity, humidity, pH, TOC, flow, mass & frequency measuring equipment
• Lead, conduct, & participate in systematic problem solving. Support cross-functional investigations in all customer areas
• Participate in metrology related projects in the department
• Accurately & legibly record all activities in appropriate documentation. Write work orders
• Lead calibration activities as scheduled, supported by the Metrology Lead
• Review documentation for accuracy & completeness
• Process confirm calibration activities are performed per standards
• Operate & handle calibration working standards with care & expertise
• Address safety, quality, staffing, or personnel issues & elevate to Supervisor if necessary
• Attain & maintain aseptic clean room certification
• Identify deviations per proper procedures for measuring equipment
• Participate in systematic problems solving
• Provide support to process owners for measuring equipment
• Execute work according to schedule & department plan
• Evaluate measuring equipment performance & respond to potential issues
• Contribute to process confirmations
• Maintain training qualifications on time. Support training others as required
• Support other department roles as needed
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• 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. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 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 environment. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related engineering or science discipline from an accredited university required
• May consider a High School Diploma (GED) with six (6) years of relevant metrology/calibration work experience and six (6) years of thorough understanding of instrumentation & control systems required
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant metrology/calibration work experience required
• Minimum of four (4) years of thorough understanding of instrumentation & control systems required
• Competencies in the following areas: Calibration, Instrumentation & Controls, Electro-Mechanical systems & Electronics required
• Ability to calibrate process and utility instrumentation required
• Experience using electronic calibration management systems such as SAP, Blue Mountain RAM, ProCal, MAXIMO, etc required
• Able to read & apply schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents required
• Basic computer skills required
• High level of organization in task management preferred
• Demonstrates logical planning for task execution & follow-up preferredDemonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting required

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.