Senior Automation Engineer PLC

Do you want to contribute to the continuous improvement of the world’s leading manufacturer of insulin? Do you get motivated by identifying and improving business processes for the benefit of millions of insulin patients worldwide?

Then this is your call for action! Aseptic Manufacturing Bagsvaerd is looking to expand our team with a Senior Automation Engineer to execute automation projects and support our filling lines. Apply today for a life-changing career!

Being a part of Novo Nordisk’s Aseptic Manufacturing means working with a global focus at one of the world’s largest and most successful pharmaceutical companies. Aseptic Manufacturing is a vital part of Novo Nordisk’s delivery to our patients, and we always welcome talented people who would like to grow with us.

The position

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will join a team of highly skilled engineers, technician and skilled workers supporting our filling lines in Bagsvaerd.  Your focus will be on improvements, upgrades and future proofing our lines to meet coming demands and requirements. Your tasks will amongst others be to:

• Drive larger automation projects and digitalization.
• Use systematic problem solving and a LEAN mindset to solve production issues, e.g. bug-fixing and optimizations.
• Collaborate across many functional areas and with people from different backgrounds.
• Assist your colleagues with subject matter expertise within automation and digitalization.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we expect that you have:

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree within automation and have deep technical experience from the automation/production industry.
• A strong mechanical understanding of CAM and/or servo-controlled machines, including motion control.
• Experience in one or more of the following technologies: MES, IOT and PLC.
• Understanding of Automation architecture and IT solutions within aseptic production environment
• Knowledge of machine vision and machine learning is an advantage but not a requirement.

Knowledge of GMP is an advantage but not a requirement.

As a person, you are motivated to apply your professional knowledge to solve specific challenges, and you have a proactive mindset and find it natural to establish relations with other people and communicating constructively. Finally, you speak English fluently.

You are persistent in your task resolution, focusing on opportunities rather than limitations and thrive in an energic environment where new challenges and focus can change quickly, always keeping the overall common goal in mind.

About the department

You will join AM BA Line Filling, Technical Support located in 2H/6A at site Bagsvaerd, Denmark. AM BA, Line Filling is a senior director area where we are approximately 245 colleagues, some in operations and some in support functions. We are dedicated to delivering strong results that add to the success of Novo Nordisk by ensuring high-quality product for our patients. We share a relaxed tone and tall ambitions, and we are proud to never compromise on quality or safety.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that.

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 67,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk. Discover the cutting-edge technologies be-hind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations.

Contact
For further information, please contact Garry Brooks at +4530797788 or GRBK@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

23 April 2025

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis; therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation to apply in your CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.