PLC Automation Project Engineer

CMC & Product Supply

Kalundborg, Denmark

 

Join Novo Nordisk in a unique opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing by driving innovation and contributing to the establishment of state-of-the-art facilities with global impact.

 

Your new role

As an Automation Project Engineer, you will secure the implementation of Siemens PLC automation systems and later be part of the maintenance organization supporting API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) manufacturing operations. We are therefore looking for a skilled engineer with a desire to support the delivery of cutting-edge automation solutions and achieve strong systems knowledge. In this role it is key to have an operational mindset  whilst securing the delivery of the PLC systems.

You will be responsible for:

Identifying key risks, defining requirements, and ensuring the PLC systems  are designed in a robust, reliable and compliant manner. Providing governance to the design, implementation, and testing to ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and suppliers on the project . Maintaining a high focus on effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, our external partners, and other automation organizations across API manufacturing. Providing on-call support going into operations as part of the 24/7 maintenance organization.

 

Your main work location will be in Kalundborg, in proximity  to the manufacturing sites. As a lot of our collaboration partners work around Copenhagen, it is expected that you will also travel to work in those locations.

 

The project is of great strategic importance to Novo Nordisk, which has high visibility and support from Senior Management. At the same time, you will have a foot inside Novo Nordisk’s IT organization which supports all major expansion projects as well as operations.

 

Your new department

In CMC & Product Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

The IT and Automation Department is made up diverse team made up of individuals with a variety of nationalities and professional experiences. The team atmosphere is very inclusive and the team members support each other in getting acclimated to Novo Nordisk and life in Kalundborg. You will find the team inviting and collaborative in finding solutions and supporting each other’s tasks. Due to the fast pace of project life, our team is very dynamic and is able to shift priorities in order to support project milestones.

 

 

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious and proactive colleague who can contribute to the team both professionally and personally. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in most of the following skills and experiences:

You hold an M.Sc. or B.Sc. within IT, Engineering, or hold relevant industry experience from recent job(s) 2-5+ years of professional industry experience within IT / Automation; either from operations and maintenance, or from project participation Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and requirements. Experience within the Pharma industry or other highly regulated industry (GMP) is preferred Experience  and knowledge in Siemens Industrial Automation Technologies - PLC SIMATIC S7 1200/1500, TIA portal, ProfiNet, WinCC, OPC UA, and HMI is preferred Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Danish language skills considered a valuable advantage

 

As a person, you are proactive, solution-oriented, skilled in  sharing your knowledge and collaborate effectively. You are energized by taking responsibility for automation. You are structured in your way of working and open to share information with your colleagues, working together as a team, and  driving for joint results. You thrive in a multicultural environment and have an open mind-set. You have strong communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders and can translate strategy into ambitious goals with clear priorities.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk manufacturing hub in Kalundborg, Denmark, we are growing. With 18 billion DKK investments from Novo Nordisk, we are building four new manufacturing facilities, and expanding three existing facilities. The new facilities include state-of-the-art production technologies, which will be bridged with our more than 50 years of experience in biomanufacturing. With the historic investment, 420 new jobs will be created. This is your opportunity to be part of our journey and help establish the future factories of Novo Nordisk.

 

Today, our 4,000 employees at Novo Nordisk Kalundborg produce half of the world’s insulin and a number of biopharmaceutical products, and we are never standing still. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 34 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases.

 

Now is your opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey. By joining Novo Nordisk Kalundborg, you will gain dedicated colleagues who each day contribute to improving the lives of millions of patients. You will be part of an inclusive environment where we welcome new solutions, take bold action on our ideas, and where we care for our people and our planet.

 

It is your drive and our passion, that makes a difference for their future. Are you ready for a life-changing career?

 

What we offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

More information

For further information, please contact Automation Manager Ash Dempsey on phone  +45 34 44 37 88.

 

Deadline

17 August 2025 (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).

 

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.