Technical Services Engineer

Ready to make a meaningful impact on the reliability and performance of critical pharmaceutical operations? As a Technical Services Engineer at Novartis, you will play a key role in ensuring our facilities, equipment, and utilities operate at the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, you'll lead engineering improvements, drive equipment reliability, support capital projects, and help deliver innovative medicines to patients around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to shape the future of healthcare. Location Morrisville, NC. This position is onsite. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support. Key Responsibilities Lead maintenance and calibration programs to ensure equipment reliability, compliance, and operational performance. Coordinate planned maintenance activities and provide technical support to maintenance technicians. Manage engineering change controls, technical documentation, and asset lifecycle activities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and productivity. Investigate equipment issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement effective corrective actions. Support internal and external audits while maintaining inspection‑ready engineering systems. Lead or contribute to capital projects, including equipment installation, commissioning, and handover. Develop maintenance strategies, spare parts plans, and key performance indicators for critical assets. Support qualification and requalification activities, ensuring validated and compliant operations. Collaborate across functions to enhance technical services, utilities, infrastructure, and site performance. Essential Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline. 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical engineering, technical services, maintenance, manufacturing operations, or a related technical environment. Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance, calibration, and asset reliability principles. Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Demonstrated ability to manage engineering changes, technical documentation, and compliance requirements. Proven project management skills with experience supporting equipment or facility improvement initiatives. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities. Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal. Compensation and Benefits Salary range $98,700 – $183,300 annually. Final salary is determined by skills and experience and reviewed periodically. Performance‑based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards depending on role level. US‑based employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: health, life and disability benefits, 401(k) with company contribution and match, and other benefits. Generous time‑off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves. #J-18808-Ljbffr Novartis Farmacéutica