Automation Engineer
Frosinone, Lazio, IT
Join us in making manufacturing smarter, safer and more connected.
As Automation Engineer at Novo Nordisk Anagni, you will design, implement and optimise automation systems that strengthen production performance, ensure compliance and support our ambition to deliver for patients.
Your new role
This is a hands-on project role where you will guide automation activities across the full lifecycle - from solution design and vendor coordination to commissioning, validation and operational readiness. You will help connect manufacturing equipment, OT infrastructure and digital systems so that our site can scale with quality, efficiency and control.
Day-to-day, your tasks will include:
- Leading automation integration for manufacturing systems, including aseptic formulation, filling equipment, facilities and utilities
- Coordinating installation, commissioning, testing and validation activities, including FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ for automation and OT systems
- Supporting the lifecycle of automation hardware, software and OT infrastructure, including backup, monitoring and robotic automation solutions
- Managing project timelines, budgets, resources and stakeholder communication to support delivery against project objectives
- Troubleshooting automation-related issues during start-up and ensuring systems meet technical, functional and regulatory requirements
- Identifying opportunities to replace manual processes with automation solutions that improve efficiency, scalability and reliability
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors and international project stakeholders to align automation initiatives with site and business priorities
Your new department
In Global Manufacturing & 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.
You will join the Automation Engineering team at our Anagni manufacturing site, where automation is central to bringing complex production equipment, utilities and OT systems into reliable operation. Working alongside project teams, site leadership, suppliers and colleagues across engineering and operations, you will help translate technical requirements into automation solutions that are robust, compliant and ready for GMP manufacturing.
Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical automation expertise with project execution skills and the ability to collaborate across functions. You are structured, proactive and comfortable working independently while keeping stakeholders aligned.
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have:
- A master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering or another relevant field
- At least 8 years of automation experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or aseptic manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS systems, industrial automation protocols and OT architecture
- Experience with MES and integration between manufacturing execution systems, OT layers and SCADA
- Good knowledge of validation processes such as FAT, IQ/OQ and PQ, as well as GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5
- Project management experience, including timeline, budget, resource and stakeholder coordination
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments, suppliers and project teams
Experience with robotic automation, machine learning, advanced programming techniques, automation infrastructure, backup or monitoring services would be an advantage.
Working at Novo Nordisk
A career in Research & Development at Novo Nordisk means your expertise will touch the lives of millions of patients living with serious chronic diseases. You will work alongside insightful, brilliant colleagues at the forefront of science, in a culture of curiosity, continuous learning and open collaboration. For over 100 years, our dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health — and when you join us, you become part of a story that spans generations.
What we offer
At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.
Salary
For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 47.570 to 76.110 EUR, corresponding to the level of the position.
The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.
Incentives and Benefits
The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.
Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.
Deadline
August 7th, 2026