Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Senior
On-site
The Senior Automation Engineer role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Computer Engineering, IT, or a related field, complemented by a minimum of five years of technical experience. The candidate must possess a strong engineering and IT background with extensive expertise in automation systems, particularly PLC programming and control platforms such as Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, and 800xA or similar distributed control systems (DCS). Proven skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving within complex automation environments are essential. Experience managing IT systems and infrastructure is advantageous, enhancing the candidate’s ability to integrate automation with IT frameworks effectively. The role involves end-to-end project participation, including design, commissioning, and start-up phases, with a preference for candidates who have designed and deployed automation solutions from scratch. Specific experience in automating fermentation and recovery processes within biotech manufacturing is highly valued, reflecting the role’s focus on large-scale API production. Fluency in English and Danish is required to ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary project teams. The position offers the opportunity to influence process design and optimize automated solutions in a newly established, innovative technical production facility. The candidate will contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within a world-leading biotech manufacturing site, supporting Novo Nordisk’s mission to advance health for chronic disease patients. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work within a project team environment are critical, as is adaptability to a dynamic, expanding facility focused on cutting-edge automation and biotech technologies.
About the role
Location: Kalundborg, Denmark
Category: Manufacturing
Department: CMC & Product Supply
Role Summary
- Shape a brand-new facility from the ground up
- Work at the intersection of cutting-edge automation and biotech
- Join a team focused on innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact
- Opportunity to influence processes and culture from day one
Responsibilities
- Join a project team expanding the facility with new fermentation and recovery equipment
- Involved in all project phases: detailed design, commissioning, and start-up
- Opportunity to transition into daily operations and ongoing optimization of automated solutions
- Provide input to optimize process design for large-scale and test facility contexts
About the Department
- Technical Production Facility (TPF) is part of API Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT)
- Responsible for producing technical API to support Novo Nordisk's product pipeline
- Functions as an internal innovation hub for new API production technologies
- Newly established and expanding to take on more projects
- Values diverse professional backgrounds and innovative problem-solving
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Computer Engineering, IT, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of technical experience
- Strong background in engineering, IT, and automation systems
- Extensive knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, 800xA, or similar DCS platforms)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience as an IT system manager and with IT infrastructure is an advantage
- Preferably experienced in designing and deploying automation solutions from scratch, including start-up and commissioning
- Experience in automating fermentation and recovery processes is a strong advantage
- Experience working in a project team
- Fluent in English and Danish
About Site Kalundborg
- 4,500 employees produce half of the world’s insulin and several biopharmaceutical products
- Over 50 years of expertise in large-scale biotech manufacturing
- World’s largest insulin-producing site
- Offers a developing career, trust, responsibility, and an inclusive environment
- Making a difference for over 45 million people with diabetes and other chronic diseases
Benefits
- Unique and supportive culture
- Strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage
- Benefits designed to support work-life balance and employee growth
How to Apply
- Deadline: 2 December, 2025 (applications processed as received)
- No cover letter required; include motivation in your CV
- Do not include a photo in your CV
- For questions, contact Associate Manager Emil Madsen at [email protected]
Additional Information
- Job title may be subject to change during the recruitment process
- Novo Nordisk is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity
- Focused on defeating serious chronic diseases and promoting long-term health
- Seeks new ideas and puts people first to drive real, lasting change in health
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