## [Process Engineer III](/req-10085453-process-engineer-iii "Process Engineer III")
Job ID REQ-10085453
Aug 21, 2026
LOC_US
### About the Role
Location:
- This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role.
- Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead GMP equipment lifecycle activities, including installation, commissioning, qualification (C&Q), validation, and ongoing maintenance.
- Ensure new equipment is appropriately designed, qualified, and maintained in a compliant and validated state.
- Manage process equipment changes and support continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.
- Investigate equipment and process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective CAPAs.
- Provide engineering and instrumentation support for a broad range of GMP laboratory equipment and systems across QC operations, including PCR, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Bioassay laboratories.
- Serve as a subject matter expert during FDA inspections and internal audits, addressing observations and supporting compliance activities.
- Develop and implement equipment reliability and maintenance strategies that improve performance and reduce operational risk.
- Lead or provide SME support for capital projects, technology upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including URS, Functional Specifications (FS), and Detailed Design Specifications (DDS).
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Technical Operations teams to evaluate new technologies and support future site needs.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing experience, or equivalent industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting GMP equipment and instrumentation in manufacturing, laboratory, facility, or utility environments throughout the equipment lifecycle.
- Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP requirements, validation principles, and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Proven ability to investigate deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective CAPAs.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to solve complex technical challenges, exercise sound judgment, and drive effective engineering solutions.
- Broad technical knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, installation, maintenance, and C&Q activities; experience in a specific QC laboratory discipline is not required.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $98,700 and $183,300 annually
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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Division DIV_TO
Business Unit Production / Manufacturing
Location LOC_US
Site Durham
Company / Legal Entity U473 (FCRS = US473) Novartis Innovative Technologies Inc
Functional Area FCT_TO
Job Type Full time
Employment Type Regular
Shift Work No
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Job ID REQ-10085453
### Process Engineer III
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