Senior Automation Engineer (PLC and SCADA/iFix)

Are you motivated by the pulse of a production department? Do you want to be part of a strong team with a high level of professionalism, challenging processes, and sharp deadlines? Would you like to part of a growing success in the pharmaceutical industry? If so, you may be our new colleague.

We are looking for an experienced PLC programmer who will be part of the team of 8 specialist which cover tasks as SCADA programming (iFix), PLC programming (Siemens), IT security and network.

The position

Your primary task will be to:

• Drive PLC and SCADA implementations as well as changes when systems need update.
• Support large upgrade projects.
• Be responsible for the technical setup of both servers and software, and the development of test environment for pre-testing both at the vendor and on site.

Existing equipment is made in Siemens Simatic Manager S7, and new projects are typically made in Siemens TIA portal. You will be 2. Line support to our support teams which involves troubleshooting of our production facilities software.

As we have a great focus on IT compliance, documentation tasks (mostly updates of drawings) will be part of your daily assignments.

Your working day will be varied and sometimes jam-packed, as the IT system and automation equipment are essential for the production. You will handle your assignments in close dialogue with many employee groups both inside and outside the department, where you will play a central role.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you:

• Hold a degree in automation Engineering or similar 
• Have more than 5 years’ experience within SCADA and / or iFix application.
• Are fluent in speaking and writing in both Danish and English.

It will be considered an added advantage, if you are familiar with GMP rules with a focus on IT compliance, as well as understanding of documentation, configuration management and IT systems qualification. But most important, you are eager to learn. 

As a person, you are social and positive by nature. You are proactive, solution-oriented, and you like to share your knowledge. Furthermore, you work systematically and are committed to your work and your colleagues. You are used to collaborating and communicating across different professional areas and you have the capability of handling a high workload without losing the overview. Good communication skills in Danish is a requirement.

Feeling overwhelmed by job requirements and doubting if you're 100% qualified? Don't let it stop you! We encourage you to apply anyway, as your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So, take the leap and submit your application.

About the department

You will be a part of a project support team with 8 fantastic colleagues. The team is anchored in the Digital, Data & IT-organization - Product Supply under Biotech & Rare Diseases in Finish Products (DDIT PS BRD FP).

The team provides OT & Automation Support for both our aseptic filling departments and our packing facility in Kalundborg, Gentofte and Værløse in Denmark (DK). Our biopharmaceutical products are characterized by complex processes supported by employees with great professionalism and commitment.

You will primary work out of our office in Gentofte/DK, it is an onsite position.

Working at Novo Nordisk 

At Novo Nordisk you will be met with confidence, exciting challenges, and great opportunities for personal and professional development. You will get the opportunity to put your unique skills into play in an environment where sparring and knowledge sharing is paramount, and where your knowledge and experience are valuable. We are proud to use our dedication and our ability to make a difference to millions of people with chronic disorders.

Contact

For further information, please contact Claus F. Hansen at +45 30 75 39 74.

Deadline

Pleasy apply before May, 7 2024.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. You are welcome to submit your application in Danish.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. Please avoid the use of photos in your CV. This makes for a better and more fair process.

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.