Internship - Packaging Process Engineer

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity.

Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and 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 Emerging Technologies - Oral Finished Products facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes.

OFP maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

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 19th, 2025.

Program End : July 25th, 2025.

Scope of Position

The Packaging Process Engineer Internship will involve collaboration with the Bottle Packaging Process Engineering team to spearhead the implementation of equipment and process improvements aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the bottle packaging lines.

The intern will be responsible for identifying rate-limiting steps and analyzing downtime causes to determine the priority for addressing line inefficiencies.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in driving impactful improvements within the packaging process, contributing directly to the optimization of operational workflows and the overall productivity of the packaging lines.

Physical Requirements

• 0% overnight travel required.
• Depending upon area of assignment :
• If assigned to a manufacturing area, you must have the ability to work in confined spaces, near operating equipment, and work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
• If assigned to a support or office role, you must have the ability to work in an open office environment with extensive use of a computer keyboard,and frequent use of a telephone
• May occasionally move equipment and / or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• May require corrected vision to 20 / 30

Accountabilities

• Conduct research, gather, and analyze data, prepare and / or review documents, reports and / or presentations
• Learn and support relevant processes, standards, and policies
• Learn the practical application of cLEAN (LEAN) practices in a manufacturing context, including participating in and assisting with systematic problem solving
• Work with, observe, assist and / or collaborate with and learn from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Apply and adhere to all Standard Operating Processes (SOPs), policies and environmental, health and safety requirements
• Support and learn processes, activities, relevant standards as assigned
• Meet and network with other interns
• Participate in team meetings
• Complete assigned trainings

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline preferred
• 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.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.

We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in.

Together, we’re life changing.

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.