Intern- Technical Support, Clean Utilities

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.  

 

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 Program  

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience.   For ten weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and contribute to the line of business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work.  Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, as well as insightful lunch and learns.   

Program Start: May 18th, 2026.  

Program End: July 24th, 2026.  

  

Scope of Position  

The Technical Support, Clean Utilities Intern will support the daily operation of clean utility systems while gaining hands-on experience through technical and improvement projects. Responsibilities include assisting with preventative maintenance, enhancing maintenance plans, job instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and optimizing scheduling. The intern will also contribute to departmental initiatives using LEAN principles, organizing equipment and workspaces, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems. 

Physical Requirements  

• 0% overnight travel required.  

  

Qualifications  

• A completed or in progress bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.  

• Experience or interest in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), SAP, maintenance and reliability, and/or BioWork  

• Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.  

• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail.  

• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task.  

• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers.  

• Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.  

At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.  

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

 

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