Technician II, Engineering - Process

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture, and supply products to patients around the globe.

About the Role

A Production Technician's primary duty is to provide direct technical support to operations as it relates to equipment. This role will work collaboratively with multiple functions and departments to ensure equipment and associated production systems operate in a safe and quality-oriented manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and assessment support for equipment operation, set-up, changeover, and troubleshooting.
• Provide recommendations and implement solutions to resolve equipment and/or process problems in a timely manner.
• Create and revise GMP documentation as it relates to equipment activities.
• Support or own work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Complete work under supervision with increasing independence as experience is gained.
• Interact with other departments to schedule activities around production schedules.
• Follow general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions for new tasks.
• Design new approaches to problems encountered using complex principles, theories, and concepts.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and delicate testing equipment.
• Complete non-routine repair work orders for regulated and unregulated systems.
• Effectively document work performed following required documentation practices.
• Be available and respond to site as part of the on-call rotation (optional for Calibration).
• Escort and supervise contractors through the facility for routine inspections or repairs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting related to assigned job duties.
• Work with shipping to send out equipment or standards for offsite vendor service and track status.
• Contribute to the creation of maintenance and calibration procedures and update existing procedures.
• Identify and order spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing the inventory management system.
• Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE, or FDA guidelines.
• Contribute to the Safety Committee, Environmental Engagement Committee, or other corporate responsibility areas.
• Assist with onboarding new equipment and retiring obsolete equipment.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate Mechanical and Electrical Skills and Education.
• Technical or Associate degree in a maintenance-related field, preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand English-written job instructions and safety requirements.

Technical Requirements

• Ability to see and hear, read, and write clear English.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to gown for entry in a clean room environment.
• Ability to operate within a clean room environment.
• General facility repair, maintenance, and up-keep.
• Ability to understand basic training and apply the knowledge to work activities.
• Ability to apply basic math.
• Ability to use Excel, Word, and other office systems.
• Ability to review data to ensure it is well organized with complete documentation.
• Ability to problem solve and execute/monitor corrective action independently.
• Ability to cross-train on techniques across multiple groups.

Behavioral Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instructions accurately, timely, safely, and professionally.
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments and independently seek additional work when tasks are completed ahead of time.
• Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents, and use of a computer monitor screen.
• Reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position.
• Working conditions include HVAC-controlled environments and lab settings with exposure to skin irritants, lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, and hazardous waste.
• Safety engineering practices and procedures, including clean room gowning, will be followed to minimize exposure.

Schedule

This role works 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM on a 2/2/3 rotating schedule (Shift B).

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions.
• Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – effective day one.
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option.
• Family-focused benefits including 14 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid family medical leave.
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products.
• Tuition Assistance.
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• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Employee Referral Awards.