Metrology Technician I - API

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. At API, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• 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

At 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

Calibrate, maintain, and repair measuring equipment on schedule & in accordance with corporate & local requirements. Provide troubleshooting, problem solving & project support for measuring equipment site-wide.

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for execution of planned/unplanned calibrations & preventative maintenance of measuring equipment
• Calibrates & repairs instrumentation such as: temperature, pressure, conductivity, level, humidity, pH, flow, density, mass & electrical measuring equipment
• Installs, connects wiring, configures, downloads, programs, & tests measuring instruments & critical safety devices
• Executes work according to schedule & department plan
• Accurately & legibly records all activities in appropriate documentation including issues & completes work orders as required while maintaining equipment master data
• Accurately performs complex mathematical calculations relating to calibrations
• Operates & handles calibration working standards with care & expertise in accordance with local requirements
• Attains & maintains required training & safety certifications by maintaining training qualifications on time
• Identifies & initiates deviations and/or failures per proper procedures
• Evaluates measuring equipment performance & responds to potential issues
• Provides support to operations & process owners for measuring equipment
• Contributes to process confirmations & KPI reporting
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of one three (3) years of relevant metrology/calibration work experience or relevant technical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledgeable of Calibration, Instrumentation & Controls systems, Electro-Mechanical systems & Electronics which operate in conjunction with communication protocols such as HART, DeviceNet, Modbus, Ethernet, etc. preferred
• Experience using electronic calibration management systems such as SAP, Blue Mountain RAM, ProCal, MAXIMO, etc. a plus
• Able to interpret & apply P&IDs, schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents a plus
• Experience working in a team environment, with excellent communication and organizational skills required
• Demonstrates logical planning for task execution & follow-up a plus
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting a plus
• Basic computer skills preferred

We 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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.