Job ID
REQ-10078919
Jun 22, 2026
USA
Available in: English
Summary
Step into a pivotal engineering role where your expertise directly shapes the future of advanced manufacturing. As a Process Engineer III, you will provide engineering, validation, and maintenance support for process manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities at the site. In this hands-on position, you will ensure systems operate in a compliant, reliable, and efficient manner throughout their lifecycle-helping to drive operational excellence and deliver high-quality therapies to patients.
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 location is accessible for you.Key Responsibilities:Ensure new equipment is appropriately designed, qualified, and maintained across the equipment lifecycleOwn and manage equipment changes to maintain a validated and compliant stateInvestigate equipment and process deviations; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrenceServe as subject matter expert during audits and respond to regulatory observationsDevelop and implement compliant and effective equipment reliability and maintenance strategiesLead or support capital projects, providing subject matter expertise and technical guidanceCollaborate with operations to support new product introductions and facility fit evaluationsEstablish equipment specifications including user requirements, functional, and design specificationsEvaluate and implement new technologies and equipment platforms for manufacturing operationsMentor process engineers and lead small teams to optimize engineering systems and processesEssential Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical fieldMinimum 5 years pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing experience, or equivalent experienceStrong knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP systemsDemonstrated experience supporting engineering activities in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environmentProven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic settingStrong project management skills with experience in both strategic and long-term planningExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical writing capabilitiesAbility to analyze complex issues and implement effective, compliant engineering solutionsNovartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:The salary for this position is expected to range between $98,700 and $183,300 annuallyThe 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.#LI-Onsite
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Accessibility & Reasonable AccommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Division
Operations
Business Unit
Production / Manufacturing
Location
USA
State
North Carolina
Site
Durham
Company / Legal Entity
U473 (FCRS = US473) Novartis Gene Therapies
Functional Area
Technical Operations
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Technical Operations Operations USA
Job ID
REQ-10078919
Process Engineer III
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Job ID
REQ-10078919
Process Engineer III
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Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.