Facilities Engineer – Utilities – Associate

Novo Nordisk

Facilities Engineer maintaining Utility systems for the API facility in Clayton, NC. Responsibilities include specifications writing, design reviews, and equipment installation.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Hard Skills

engineeringspecifications writingdesign reviewsequipment installationcommissioningqualificationsSOP developmentmaintenance developmentprocess improvementroot cause analysis

Soft Skills

positive working relationshiptrainingtechnical supportplanningorganizationexecutionproblem resolutioncommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS WordExcelPowerPointMS ProjectSolid WorksAutoCADSAPSCADAPLCsP&ID

Industry Keywords

Environmental Health & SafetyFacilities Systemschilled waterplant steamcompressed aircooling waterfreezerscLEAN® conceptstechnical documentsmanufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The purpose of this position is to maintain Utility systems for the API-US facility.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing/reviewing specifications; design reviews; equipment installation; commissioning & qualifications; SOP development; maintenance development & training; management of cost, quality issues; schedule; establishing & maintaining positive working relationship with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders; re-validation, management of vendor & service contracts ensuring all activities are aligned with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program requirements.
Train on systems, processes & related equipment
Learn to create & maintain system specifications
Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities
Provide additional technical support to team & project team as required
Adhere to all Quality & Environmental regulations within area of responsibility
Continuous process improvement on department owned systems using cLEAN® concepts
Assist in developing & writing standards, procedures & maintenance plans
All safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial preferred) or equivalent combination of education & experience required
Minimum of two (2) years of work-related engineering experience in Manufacturing, Design, Maintenance or Process Improvement preferred
Knowledge of Facilities Systems to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, cooling water, freezers a plus
Basic understanding of the following systems: Instrument & Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA/PLCs, Process Improvement Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) a plus
Read, understand & interpret technical documents such as P&ID, PMD, SOPs, Equipment Specifications, CAD drawings a plus
Computer literacy with standard business software (MS Word, Excel, PPT, MS Project) preferred
Proficiency with task specific software & associated systems (MS Project, Solid Works, AutoCAD, SAP) a plus
Proven knowledge in planning/organization/execution of project & maintenance activities & following up on results a plus
Ability to revise work plans to countermeasure complex problem resolution conducted by cross functional teams a plus

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