Intern - Facilities Engineering​/Electrical Engineering

Facility:
Education

Location:

Clayton, NC, US

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For nearly 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. As a result, our employees embark on life-changing careers with opportunities for mobility and growth within a global organization. At Novo Nordisk, you will work with the best manufacturing professionals in the industry.

Our new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. Are you ready to help make what matters? Then, we are ready for you!

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.

The Program

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience. For ten weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and contribute to the line of business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work. Our internship program also includes instructor-led trainings, a leadership engagement series, as well as insightful lunch and learns.

Program Start:
May 17, 2027

Program End:
July 23, 2027

Scope of Position

The intern will support the Black Utilities team with the daily operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of utility systems.

During the internship, the individual will be assigned a manageable portfolio of projects to complete while contributing to the team’s broader operational and improvement efforts. Project assignments may include activities such as reviewing maintenance plans, supporting mechanical design work, and assisting with modifications to utility or electrical systems.

The intern will work alongside team members across multiple technical areas and will gain exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines, including welding, machining, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, utility systems engineering, and life safety systems engineering. The role will also provide exposure to Lean principles and tools, including visual management, root-cause problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement practices used to support reliable utility operations.

This role is intended to provide hands-on experience in a manufacturing and utility support environment while helping the intern build practical technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of cross-functional engineering work.

Physical Requirements

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Engineering, life science, or related majors preferred.
• Must be a rising junior, or rising senior with a 3.0 GPA or above.
• Excellent computer skills to include:
  Proficiency in Excel, Word & familiarity/capability in most other Microsoft Office applications.

At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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…