Process Engineer - API

Position: Process Engineer I - API
Location: Clayton

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  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.

What we offer you:

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 14 weeks 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. The Position Provide routine support & troubleshooting for the manufacturing facility. Improve system and equipment reliability for the core processes to meet customer, business, & regulatory requirements.

Relationships Reports to Manager or Senior Manager.

Essential Functions Support validation & verification within area Ensure quality of equipment and processes

Support process improvement project for assigned area Support manufacturing operations and provide technical support to the operating facilities to meet business goals

Generate ideas & support implementation for improvement within area

Own self development and partner with manager for clear understanding of development needs for desired career path Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour 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. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.

May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or relevant technical field of study from an accredited university required with a minimum of one (1) year of engineering or technical experience required, preferably in a GMP regulated environment

May consider an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or relevant technical field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of three (3) years of engineering or…