Electronics & Instrumentation Technician I

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. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and 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.

What we offer you:

• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Employee Referral Awards
• Tuition Assistance – reimbursement up to $10,000 annually
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

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.

Position Purpose

Improve systems & equipment reliability on assigned process, reduce system/equipment downtime on assigned process, & support operation of assigned process.

Accountabilities

• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Partner with process owners to actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
• Suggest practical changes or improvements to equipment & department work practices
• Use Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish root cause analysis & resolve equipment issues
• Contribute to growth & development of the maintenance team by training fellow technicians in areas of expertise as well as learning new systems
• Ensure all maintenance activities are correctly documented in SAP
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) in performance of assigned duties
• Support the development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned
• Collaborate with responsible engineers & manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot equipment problems
• Interpret mechanical & electrical specifications, drawings & other technical data sheets
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process in a timely manner
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in relevant field or equivalent military/industry experience, which includes a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical & control systems, or an equivalent combination of education & industry experience
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant work experience
• Documents problems & works to bring them rapidly to solution
• Supports & actively participates in event response activities for the process

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Process Areas listed above
• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents. Computer literacy
• Experience in planning/organizing work, managing execution, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan
• Experience with automated records systems such as SAP/CMMS
• Ability to use necessary meters, signal generators, hart/trex devices, & other electronic diagnostic tools

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to work hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
• Occasionally works around odorous &/ hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
• Ability to work in confined spaces & near operating equipment
• Corrected vision to 20/30
• Must be able to be on feet for up to 12 hours or longer, day or night
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. with assistance

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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.

Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.