Process Engineer I – Fermentation

Novo Nordisk

Process Engineer I supporting manufacturing operations at Novo Nordisk. Troubleshooting equipment, process improvement, and compliance in a GMP environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or relevant technical field of study from an accredited university required
May consider an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or relevant technical field of study from an accredited university with three (3) years of engineering or technical experience required, preferably in a GMP regulated environment
May consider High School Diploma or equivalent with five (5) years of engineering or technical experience required, preferably in a GMP regulated environment
Minimum one (1) year of engineering or technical experience required, preferably in a GMP regulated environment
Experience with design of requirements documents a plus
Functional knowledge in assigned area required
Ability to work in a team required
Knowledge about requirements/expectations of regulatory authorities e.g. FDA a plus
Experience with Process Control Systems a plus
Proven ability to establish & maintain networks & facilitate processes that encourage cross organizational knowledge sharing a plus
Ability to provide support for a 24/7 operational business required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringtechnical experiencedesign of requirements documentsprocess control systemssystem reliabilityequipment reliabilityvalidationverificationprocess improvementGMP compliance

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunicationproblem-solvingself-developmentnetworkingfacilitationidea generationsupportcollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAssociate’s DegreeHigh School Diploma