Process Engineer II (Wash & Sterilization)

Novo Nordisk

Clayton, NC

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$41/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

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 Support development and install of new equipment and process for Aseptic and Finished production to meet future business and regulatory requirements thru the following activities: Improve system equipment reliability for the core processes to meet all customer, business regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Process Focus, Equipment Focus and Standards "Gatekeeper". This position will be supporting Aseptic Production - Wash Sterilization. The ideal candidate will have a strong backround in cleaning and sterilization processes, including hands-on experience with autoclaves, automated washers, clean-in-place (CIP), and steam-in-place (SIP) systems. Experience supporting, troubleshooting, and optimizing these systems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred. Relationships Reports to Manager, AP Equipment. Essential Functions Development of new equipment and processes for our Aseptic and Finished Production areas Coaching mentoring Engineering Maintenance Technicians Support technical development of process and standards of the process Employ advanced cLEAN® tools within the main areas of problem solving, project change management Work closely with global team and vendors in technical design and development of equipment Responsible for install and qualification of new equipment and processes as part of the engineering team Work closely with global team in development of the new equipment and/or pilot processes Maintain establish standards for procedures maintenance plans Acts as Diabetes Finished Products (DFP) Technology Network team member for their process 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/related field or equivalent (experience + education) required Minimum 5 years engineering experience in Maintenance, Design, Process Improvement, cLean® 2 Star or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred Knowledgeable in the following systems: Instrument Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA/PLCs, Process Improvement Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) preferred Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of maintenance activities, following up on results preferred Revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applican