Process Engineering Technician

About the Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

 

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

 

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

Improve & support systems/equipment reliability & performance in core processes. Support Process Engineers in process performance & reliability improvements. Based on assigned site and department, will either support the assigned local site or travel globally to other aseptic manufacturing sites to support shutdown activities.

 

Relationships

Reports to Manager/ Senior Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Event & process analysis via root cause analysis (RCA) tools & techniques
• Implement / maintain reliability centered maintenance (RCM) within core processes
• Development & implementation of equipment reliability improvement projects
• Maintain standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• Design / Re-design / Evaluation / Optimization of systems & equipment
• Support and/or execution of Engineering studies, testing (FAT’s, SAT’s) & validation protocols
• Coaching Process Maintenance Technicians
• Systems trainer
• Other accountabilities as assigned
• Execute shutdown activities (preventive maintenance, overhauling stations, support return to operation)
• 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 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. 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. Ability to travel up to 10% for site assigned role. Ability to travel up to 50% for global support assigned role.

 

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant technical field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of two (2) years of related technical experience required
• In lieu of an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of two years of (2) experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of related technical experience required
• Proven practical experience in both equipment maintenance & process improvements required
• Experience with engineering, validation, manufacturing/pharma manufacturing and/or experience in formulation preferred
• Experience in LEAN and/or Six Sigma preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge in the following systems: Instrument & electrical, mechanical, process improvement methodologies, pharmaceutical utilities, process development, product transfer & chemical properties preferred
• Knowledgeable in controls & control systems, e.g. SCADA, PLC, PCS & BMS preferred
• Experience with MS Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of maintenance/production/process activities, following up on results & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred
• Proven experience with project planning, execution & management preferred

 

 

 

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 rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

 

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

 

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