Metrology Technician - API

About The Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state‑of‑the‑art equipment and houses the fermentation, recovery and purification processes in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products.

Calibrate, maintain, and repair measuring equipment on schedule & in accordance with corporate & local requirements. Provide troubleshooting, problem solving & project support for measuring equipment site‑wide.

Reports to Manager.

• Responsible for execution of planned/unplanned calibrations & preventative maintenance of measuring equipment.
• Calibrates & repairs instrumentation such as: temperature, pressure, conductivity, level, humidity, pH, flow, density, mass & electrical measuring equipment.
• Installs, connects wiring, configures, downloads, programs, & tests measuring instruments & critical safety devices.
• Executes work according to schedule & department plan.
• Accurately & legibly records all activities in appropriate documentation including issues & completes work orders as required while maintaining equipment master data.
• Accurately performs complex mathematical calculations relating to calibrations.
• Operates & handles calibration working standards with care & expertise in accordance with local requirements.
• Attains & maintains required training & safety certifications by maintaining training qualifications on time.
• Identifies & initiates deviations and/or failures per proper procedures.
• Evaluates measuring equipment performance & responds to potential issues.
• Provides support to operations & process owners for measuring equipment.
• Contributes to process confirmations & KPI reporting.
• Follows all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 color 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant metrology/calibration work experience or relevant technical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledgeable of Calibration, Instrumentation & Controls systems, Electro‑Mechanical systems & Electronics which operate in conjunction with communication protocols such as HART, Device Net, Modbus, Ethernet, etc. preferred.
• Experience using electronic calibration management systems such as SAP, Blue Mountain RAM, Pro Cal, MAXIMO, etc. a plus.
• Able to interpret & apply P&IDs, schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents a plus.
• Experience working in a team environment, with excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Demonstrates logical planning for task execution & follow‑up a plus.
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting a plus.
• Basic computer skills…