Senior Automation Engineer

Your new role

In this role, you will join a developing project team, giving you the opportunity to influence both our processes and the culture of the unit. You will be part of the project team working to expand our facility with equipment for the fermentation and recovery processes. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will be involved in all phases of the project from an automation standpoint, from detailed design through commissioning to start-up. Once the equipment becomes operational, there is a great opportunity to transition into the team responsible for daily operations and actively contribute to the ongoing optimization of our automated solutions.

You should have experience in automating large scale processes, ideally within fermentation and recovery. You understand the complexity of the processes and can provide input to optimize the design to be fit for purpose for the use cases. You need to be able to convert your experience from operating a large-scale plant to test facility contexts.

About the department

The Technical Production Facility (TPF) is part of the API Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) organisation. The department is responsible for producing technical API for technical use to support the development of Novo Nordisk's future product pipeline. The facility serves as an internal innovation hub to support the development and maturation of new API production technologies. As a newly established organisation, we are expanding to take on more projects. We value the diverse professional backgrounds and approaches that our team members bring to solving complex challenges and developing innovative solutions.

Your skills and qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Computer Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience.
• Possess a strong technical background with experience in engineering, IT, and automation systems.
• Extensive knowledge of PLC systems, specifically Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, 800xA, or similar DCS platforms.
• Experience and strong knowledge in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Experience as an IT system manager and experience in IT infrastructure are advantages.
• Preferably have experience in designing and deploying automation solutions from scratch, including the start-up and commissioning of new unit operations.
• Experience in automating fermentation and recovery processes is a strong advantage.
• Have experience working in a project team.
• Communicate fluently in English and Danish.

What we offer

In addition to a unique and supportive culture, Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work-life balance.

More information

If you have questions about the position, please contact Associate Manager Emil Madsen on qemn@novonordisk.com

Deadline: 2 December, 2025. We will process applications as we receive them, so please do not hesitate to apply.