Principal Engineer, Utilities (Days)

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: July 15, 2025

Job Description:

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 embark on the opportunity 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 world. What we offer you: Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays Health 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 Assistance Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee 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 The Principal Engineer will assume ownership of the HEPA program, leading its strategic development and implementation. The Engineer will support ongoing activities by assisting in troubleshooting mechanical problems, identifying improvements in utilities to minimize interruptions (down time) and reduce energy usage/cost, and supporting new and ongoing projects. This position will further assist in the management and planning of project budgets and schedules and provide contractor oversight. This position will assist in identifying, tracking, forecasting, and implementing capital expenditure projects by working with site leadership and departmental end users to identify the correct project parameters and utility requirements. The Engineer may establish new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or recommend changes to current SOPs based on facility needs. This person will work on complex facility-related problems requiring in-depth data analysis to determine appropriate action. The Engineer is expected to have extensive ongoing communication with employees and cross-functional group managers/departments on facility-related issues. Relationships Reports to Director, Engineering. Essential Functions Support the multi-use facility, including HVAC systems and bio-containment systemsSupport selection and installation of manufacturing equipmentProactively and effectively partner with the facility commissioning/validation team, including operational protocol development, to implement compliance with FDA GMP requirementsDraft SOPs for building operation, maintenance, and calibrationIdentify improvements and efficiencies of facility preventative maintenanceProvide engineering guidance and execution on facilities and equipment projectsPerform hands-on activities as needed to help troubleshoot facility problems and support facility staffDevelop standard processes to evaluate future capital projectsDrive continuity and development of standards in Project Engineering to ensure smooth and effective communication flow between internal resources and customers, operational efficiency, and equipment and personnel safetyCreate and maintain all aspects of equipment design filesMaintain project compliance in accordance with the site quality management systemGuide the specification and selection of manufacturing/utility equipment to support site facility/ process needsMonitor, maintain, and repair existing production and laboratory control and monitoring systems (PLC, sub-networks, software, etc.)Apply and enhance existing automation validation programs for the validation of new and existing production and laboratory automated systems, including major capital projects and continuous improvement of systemsDraft, review, execute, and approve protocols and reports related to Automation System Validation (CSV). This includes deviation reporting during executionAct as primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HEPA programAssist in responding to customer/regulatory audit observations and corrective actions as it pertains to automation system validationIdentify and implement improvement opportunities for established production systemsCollaborate significantly with cross functional groups including Validation, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Process Development, and FacilitiesManage software and hardware support agreements to ensure compliance and minimize cost impact. Manage third party contractors who may work on Company systemsProvide technical assistance and training for personnelFile and maintain controlled documentsApply leading-edge knowledge of principles, theories, practices and concepts applicable to lead complex projects within a department/group/team that may involve other related departments/groups/teamsApply technical and functional knowledge to design experiments/projects that contribute to strategic directions of department/discipline/groupCoaches, mentors, and trains technical resourcesConsidered a SME cross-functionally, impacting the overall industry with the trends and capabilitiesSkilled at-risk mitigation and predictionFollow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther duties as assigned Physical Requirements Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of 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 30 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be heating ventilation and air condition controlled. Working in a lab environment will require working with skin irritants, lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, and hazardous waste. Safety procedures will be followed to minimize exposure, including clean room gowning. May be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or appropriate scientific discipline requiredMaster’s degree, preferredPE / Registered Engineer in training a plus10 years Project Engineering relevant experience required3 years in a regulated industry (Life Sciences preferred)Technical RequirementsAbility to use Excel, Word, and other office systemsAbility to formulate complex and comprehensive materials such as authoritative reports and/or to create/deliver formal and informal presentationsAbility to cross-train on techniques across multiple groupsAbility to independently interpret data, analyze trends, and provide insight into potential issues and subsequent solutionsAbility to complete investigation, deviation, and change control forms independentlyProficient in operation and troubleshooting of a wide variety of instrumentation and data systemsAbility to provide ideas, introduce new technology, and drive process improvements. Work with other groups to develop, qualify, and transfer methods accordinglyUnderstanding and adherence to applicable regulatory authority and guidelinesWrite, edit, and review SOPsExposure to contractual management and processesProblem–solving (Lean Six Sigma) and change management methodologies consistent with establishing a culture of continuous improvement is preferredTeam leadership and project-management skillsUnderstanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resources management, and the impact on businessAbility to operate within a clean room environmentBehavioral RequirementsAbility to see and hear, read, and write clear EnglishRequires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control, writingAbility to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner with supervisor, group members, and other departments as necessary, in a professional and accurate mannerAbility to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of timeAbility to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work aloneDetail oriented with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlinesStrong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentPositive attitude and ability to work with othersAbility to process a large volume of workAbility to effectively carry out and implement changeAbility to put aside personal opinions and focus on business needs, department needs, or group needsLeadership RequirementsAbility to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short and long-term basis, including integrating timelines and meeting milestones for successful project completion We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health. 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.

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