Application Engineer I/II - SDF

Application Engineer I/II - SDFFacility: Digital & IT Location: Durham, NC, USAbout the Department: For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on 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 Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.What We Offer You:Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral AwardsAt 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.The Position:Responsible for ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications that are required to operate. Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus and Standards "Gatekeeper".Relationships:Reports to Senior Project Manager – OFP.Essential Functions:Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiativesPresent initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customersSupport the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder managementGather information about stakeholders' needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goalsProvide input to product feature enhancements & process improvementsProvide resolutions to system related issues & discrepanciesCoordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systemsCoach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areasSchedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedulesSupport projects that involve specified application solutionsMaintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plansOwn self development & initiative to understand the site process control systemsSupport audits & inspections as SME for specified process applicationsUtilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project managementOperate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigationImplement effective Change ManagementSupport Corporate, OFP, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projectsGovern behaviour based on the Novo Nordisk WayOther accountabilities as assignedPhysical Requirements:Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction.Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering/related field or equivalent combination of education & experience requiredMinimum of five (5) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility and/or packaging systems a plusKnowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA preferredProven expertise, (e.g. project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion a plusWe commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. 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.