Maintenance Technician II

Novo Nordisk•Durham, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II role is responsible for improving systems and equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting the operation of assigned processes within Novo Nordisk's pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. This position is part of the Emerging Technologies - Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC, which focuses on tableting and packaging for oral treatments. The role involves performing corrective and preventative maintenance, interpreting technical data, documenting activities in SAP, and collaborating with various teams to troubleshoot and improve equipment performance. Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with a long history of tackling unmet medical needs in serious chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity, aiming to improve the quality of life for millions worldwide.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in relevant field or equivalent military/industry training, which includes a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical & control systems required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing industry required
Minimum of three (3) years of regulated industry & solid dose manufacturing experience required
Demonstrated experience in executing equipment troubleshooting, preventative and predictive maintenance required
Successful completion of Maintenance Technician II Job Qualification Requirements (JQR) & promotion board approval required

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to train new hires on maintenance processes & technical documentation (SOPs & PMs, SAP) preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in three (3) or more of processes listed in the Process Alignment section above preferred
Experience in planning/organizing work, managing execution, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan a plus

Responsibilities

Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Follow Standard Operating Procedures in performance of assigned duties
Support the development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned
Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process in a timely manner
Ability to interpret mechanical & electrical specifications, drawings & other technical data sheets
Ability to work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts and/or weekends
Ensure all maintenance activities are correctly documented in SAP
Partner with process owners to actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
Contribute to growth & development of the maintenance team by training fellow technicians in areas of expertise, as well as learning new systems
Use Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish Root Cause Analysis & resolve equipment issues
Suggest practical changes or improvements to equipment & department work practices
Collaborate with Responsible Engineers & Manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot equipment problems
Other accountabilities, as assigned.