Facilities Engineer I/II - Wastewater Systems API

Novo Nordisk

Facilities Engineer I/II managing black utilities systems for Novo Nordisk’s API facility in Clayton, NC. Engaging in design, installation, and commissioning while ensuring adherence to quality and safety regulations.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create & maintain system specifications for black utilities
Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities for black utilities
Provide additional technical support to project team as required
Adhere to all Quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility
Support technical development of Facilities Technicians after handover to LOB
Continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts
Maintain & establish standards for procedures & maintenance plans
All safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering or equivalent combination of education & experience required
2-5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance, & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
Knowledgeable in black utilities system to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, waste water management preferred
Knowledgeable in clean utilities system to include: process water, clean steam, process air, vacuum, cryogenic storage a plus
Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC, & Electrical systems preferred
Understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, Validation Protocols preferred
Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred
Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of project & maintenance activities, following up on results preferred
Revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred

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

mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringchemical engineeringcGMP utilitiesblack utilitiesclean utilitiesdesign drawingsP&IDHVAC systemsvalidation protocols

Soft Skills

planningorganizationexecutionattention to detailcross-functional collaborationtechnical supportprocess improvementtrainingcommunicationproblem-solving