Senior Automation Engineer

Are you naturally drawn to Operational Technology/Information Technology (OT/IT)? Would you like to have real impact on elevating our assembly lines to new heights? Does the prospect of being part of a highly motivated team within one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies excite you?

If yes, then this might be a perfect opportunity for you. Our portfolio is consistently expanding in the assembly area of Finished Products Manufacturing Science & Technology (FPMSAT) in Hillerød, and we are seeking a skilled Senior Automation Engineer with a technical background to act as an automation responsible for the fleet of lines.

Apply today for a life-changing career!

The position

As an Automation Engineer within our pre-assembly team, you will need to ensure our production equipment adheres to Novo Nordisk requirements, compliance standards and is thoroughly documented.

In this role, you will have the chance to:

• Investigate new production methods and support their implementation
• Ensure compliance with the latest OT/IT security standards
• Review technical documentation and follow up on progress related to the field of IT/OT
• Conduct design meetings with suppliers ensuring the right technical solutions
• Participate in troubleshooting for equipment being build and in production

This role is vital for meeting the rising global demand for our medical devices, focusing on capacity expansion of our pre-assembly team. Your expertise in complex automation systems and commitment to compliance documentation will contribute significantly to our production capabilities.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Senior Automation Engineer, we expect that you:

• Hold bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, combined with previous experience from pharmaceutical industry
• Have proven experience or a strong interest in automation systems, e.g. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), servos, machine networks, remote access or in short IT/OT
• Have flexibility for travel as required to support global operations
• Are detail-oriented in your approach to compliance documentation, critical in the medical device industry
• Possess excellent communication skills for articulating complex technical concepts and documentation practices

On a personal level you are a proactive learner, eager to stay current with industry regulations and documentation standards, and have the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic, internationally oriented team environment.

About the department

You will be joining our assembly team of over 100 professionals, skilled workers, and operators steadfastly focused on production and capacity expansion. We are committed to increasing our manufacturing capabilities to match the growing global demand for our medical devices. Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to refine our processes and bolster our production lines, guaranteeing the delivery of high-quality products and a consistent, reliable supply to patients everywhere.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

Contact

For more information, please contact Project Director Johnny Bertelsen at JHBT@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

04 May 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted accordingly, so please apply as soon as possible.
 

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.