Process Engineering Technician- Nights

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K contribution

Paid holidays

Parental & family leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC, seeks a Maintenance/Process Reliability professional to improve equipment reliability in core manufacturing processes. You will support Process Engineers, run RCA/RCM analyses, and may travel globally to assist shutdowns at aseptic manufacturing sites.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience in pharma/manufacturing and a mindset for continuous improvement, with ability to work across cross-functional teams and meet safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent with minimum 2 years of related technical experience; or HS diploma with 4 years of related experience.
• Proven experience in equipment maintenance and process improvements.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/manufacturing settings and validation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve and support systems/equipment reliability and performance in core processes.
• Assist Process Engineers with reliability improvements and process performance.
• Travel to support global shutdown activities and other aseptic sites as needed.
• Execute shutdown activities, preventive maintenance, and support return to operation.
• Coordinate and perform engineering studies, testing (FATs/SATs), and validation protocols.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Reliability centered maintenance

Equipment reliability improvements

Coaching technicians

Systems trainer

LEAN and Six Sigma

MS Office

Education

Associate's Degree in a relevant technical field

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

SCADA

PLC

PCS

BMS

Job description

About The Department

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.

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 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

The Position

Improve & support systems/equipment reliability & performance in core processes. Support Process Engineers in process performance & reliability improvements. Based on assigned site and department, will either support the assigned local site or travel globally to other aseptic manufacturing sites to support shutdown activities.

Relationships

Reports to Manager/Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Event & process analysis via root cause analysis (RCA) tools & techniques
• Implement / maintain reliability centered maintenance (RCM) within core processes
• Development & implementation of equipment reliability improvement projects
• Maintain standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• Design / Re-design / Evaluation / Optimization of systems & equipment
• Support and/or execution of Engineering studies, testing (FATs, SATs) & validation protocols
• Coaching Process Maintenance Technicians
• Systems trainer

Other Accountabilities As Assigned

• Execute shutdown activities (preventive maintenance, overhauling stations, support return to operation)
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties 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. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require 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. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. 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. Ability to travel up to 10% for site assigned role. Ability to travel up to 50% for global support assigned role

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant technical field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of two (2) years of related technical experience required
• In lieu of an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of two years of (2) experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of related technical experience required
• Proven practical experience in both equipment maintenance & process improvements required
• Experience with engineering, validation, manufacturing/pharma manufacturing and/or experience in formulation preferred

Experience In LEAN And/or Six Sigma Preferred

• Demonstrates knowledge in the following systems: Instrument & electrical, mechanical, process improvement methodologies, pharmaceutical utilities, process development, product transfer & chemical properties preferred
• Knowledgeable in controls & control systems, e.g. SCADA, PLC, PCS & BMS preferred
• Experience with MS Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of maintenance/production/process 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.