Commissioning Engineer (Junior - Senior Level)

Commissioning Engineer (Junior - Senior Level) Employer Novo Nordisk Location West Lebanon, NH Start date Jun 2, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Engineering , Manufacturing & Production , Science/R D Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details About the Department Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk's life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision InsuranceGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option14 weeks Paid Parental LeaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? The Position This position will support commissioning activities providing analysis, authoring protocols, and commissioning new and existing equipment, processes, and instrumentation in accordance with science and risk-based validation (SRV). This role will provide input to project team members through all stages of specification setting, supplier selection, and commissioning / qualification /verification. This role will also help develop requirements, build/construct, design, commission, perform SAT and FAT verification activities for projects according to (SRV) and approved timelines. This work may include commissioning within pharmaceutical manufacturing such as: requalification, cleaning, sterilization, and utilities. Collaboration with production, production support groups and other stakeholders to ensure completion of deliverables. The job level and title of hired candidate will be commensurate with experience. This is an onsite based position Monday-Friday at our bioproduction facility in West Lebanon, NH.

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Manager, Technical Support Essential Functions Maintains proficiency and understanding of Facilities, Utilities, Systems and equipment operationsAuthor and participate to complete commissioning protocols and execution, data analysis and final report preparation for utilities, equipment, and instrumentation. This may include site acceptance testing (SAT) and factory acceptance testing (FAT)Supports consistent and best practices for creating and executing commissioning protocolsEnsures accuracy and compliance of commissioning and system recordsPartner with the Validation Department to participate and provide feedback to NN validation process groupAbility to work and communicate effectively across multiple local departments. multiple international production sitesSupport the creation and review of documentation (Specifications, SOPs, etc.) in accordance with local, NN and regulatory requirementsSupports Deviations (DV) and Change requests (CR) related to commissioning activitiesMaintain effective communication and ensure alignment in coordination with appropriate teamsSupport facility certification for new or upgraded Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (process equipment and facility-support equipment) and Quality Control facilities as needed and the continued operation of such facilitiesEnsures systems and processes are commissioned in a compliant manner in accordance with FDA, EMA and NN requirementsRepresent Facilities Engineering and actively participate with cross-functional teams (Validation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities and Quality groups) related to commissioning and validationProvide data for assessments associated with change control activitiesReview protocols, summary reports and other documentation associated with commissioningServes as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for commissioning activities within Facilities Engineering and point of contact with site Validation TeamMaintains technical knowledge and current trends within the commissioning process and science and risk-based validation (SRV) programsSupport commissioning concepts, data and approaches for audits and inspectionsThis role may be required to work in cleanroom/sterile areas which may require wearing: hairnet, beard cover, frocks/coveralls, shoe covers, snood, face mask, sterile gloves, and to follow GMP processes at all times. Examples of prohibited materials in cleanroom areas may include (but are not limited to): food/drink/gum, jewelry, cosmetics, nail acrylics, perfume/cologne, and personal cell phonesPerforms all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codesIncorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with othersOther duties as assigned Qualifications Associate's degree in life science or engineering requiredBachelor's degree in life science or engineering preferredAssociate's degree with two (2) years of related experience requiredBachelor's degree with one (1) year related experience preferredPharmaceutical process or biotechnology experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with data analysis and report writingEntry level understanding of: Concepts of Validation and commissioningChange control processesRoot cause analysis techniques and cGMP documentation practices preferred, not required can be learned on the jobcGMP regulations preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skills a mustA strong work ethic (self-motivated) and demonstrated ability to work in teams as well as independently Physical Requirements The ability to climb. stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, feel, and grasp. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; and visual inspection. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, inside and outside conditions, working in narrow aisles, and temperature changes; atmospheric conditions including: odors, fumes, and dust.

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0-10%. 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. Company Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk.com . Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients.

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//www.novonordisk-us.com/ Phone 617-612-6200 Location 75 Hayden Avenue Lexington

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