Maintenance Engineer

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 in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

• 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 14weeks 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.

Support proper implementation & execution of maintenance activities for API production equipment & systems within DAPI‑US facility. Improve the reliability & performance of API operations tracks with respect to equipment/systems maintenance. Utilize a reliability centered mindset to maximize plant productivity, while maintaining equipment performance & longevity. Primary tasks include:
Lead & coordinate maintenance performance improvement projects & initiatives, Support manufacturing & production support teams to ensure maintenance compliance, Provide technical support to the site & stakeholders to meet business goals and Coach & mentor members of the maintenance team.

Reports to Senior Manager, Maintenance Support.

• Write/review maintenance plans, specifications & SOPs
• Participate in equipment/system design reviews & support equipment installation, commissioning & qualifications
• Assist in maintaining quality & schedule within area of responsibility
• Establish & maintain positive working relationship with internal & external engineering & operations stakeholders
• Lead & provide technical support for investigation, troubleshooting & problem resolution of equipment & system operational issues
• Support development, implementation & improvement of equipment & systems maintenance plans during operation
• Continuous improvement: verify process equipment & satisfy design requirements/expectations
• Knowledge sharing with local & DK facilities
• Develop knowledge of risk assessment documents, such as requirements risk assessments (RRA's)
• Support the review & updating of engineering & specification documentation (process flow diagrams, P&IDs, user req specifications, etc.)
• Drive maintenance team adherence to PSM requirements & best practices
• Participate in the review & updating of process & system risk assessments
• Other accountabilities, 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…