Process Engineer- Formulation Equipment

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer improves system and equipment reliability for core processes to meet customer, business, and regulatory requirements. The position focuses on people, processes, equipment, and maintaining standards. It supports technical development of Maintenance Technicians and improves the performance of a production line or system using established process-improvement systems. The role also leads projects affecting a production line, supports event response, maintains procedures and maintenance plans, and contributes to global collaboration initiatives.

The position is based at Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing facility in Clayton, North Carolina, a pharmaceutical manufacturing site producing injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. It reports to the Manager, Technical Support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 2–5+ years of engineering experience in Maintenance, Design, or Process Improvement.
• Knowledge of Instrument & Electrical, Mechanical, and Control/SCADA/PLC systems.
• Move equipment or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds and perform the physical activities described for the role.
• Be able to stand for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Work in loud-noise environments with hearing protection and, depending on site or role, potentially work around odorous or hazardous materials, at elevated heights, in confined spaces, or in extremely cold environments.
• Obtain a motorized vehicle license and operate a motorized vehicle if required for the role.

Nice To Haves

• cLEAN® 1-Star certification.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Expertise in planning, organizing, and executing maintenance activities; following up on results; and revising work plans to resolve complex problems with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical development of Maintenance Technicians.
• Improve the performance of one production line or system using established process-improvement systems.
• Lead projects affecting one production line, using established process-improvement systems and project-management practices.
• Support event response activities.
• Maintain standards for procedures and maintenance plans.
• Support DFP global collaboration initiatives.
• Perform other assigned accountabilities.

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions.
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance effective day one.
• Guaranteed 8% 401(k) contribution plus an individual company match option.
• Family benefits, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave and 6 weeks of paid family medical leave.
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products.
• Tuition assistance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee referral awards.
• Opportunities, resources, and mentorship for career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level