DCS System Engineer

Are you passionate about delivering secure and reliable industrial IT solutions in large-scale manufacturing? Join a high-impact API production project where your expertise will help shape the future of automation and infrastructure in a leading pharmaceutical company.

Your new role

As a DCS System Engineer  for ABB 800xA systems, you will play a key role in supporting operational and industrial technology systems in a highly strategic API project. You will collaborate across teams to ensure robust, secure, and efficient IT systems that support manufacturing operations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support the daily operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of ABB 800xA systems.
• Configure and maintain 800xA platform components, applications, user access, system settings, and related interfaces.
• Support integrations between 800xA and surrounding IT/OT systems such as MES, SAP/EWM, PAT, PI
• Support troubleshooting of incidents, system errors, interface issues, and performance problems.
• Support planned changes, upgrades, updates, backup/restore activities, and system release processes.
• Ensure documentation, testing, and change control are performed in line with cGMP, GAMP, data integrity, and other industry regulations

Your new department

You will join the IT and Automation and Robotics Department in Kalundborg – a diverse and collaborative team with strong cross-functional engagement. The department supports major investment projects and plays a critical role in enabling scalable, secure, and future-ready production systems. You will work in an inclusive environment where knowledge sharing, flexibility, and continuous development are highly valued.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you are proactive, structured, and motivated by working in a dynamic industrial IT environment.

We expect you to have:

• A BSc or MSc degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field

• 3-5+ years experience working with ABB 800xA platform configuration, operation, and support, or 800xA application development
• Good understanding of DCS/OT system architecture, including servers, clients, connectivity, user access, backups, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with system interfaces and integrations between automation systems and surrounding IT/OT platforms, including familiarity with integration concepts, (data mapping, tags/signals, error handling, and message formats
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Furthermore, it will be a plus to have experience from a regulated environment, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We are looking for someone with solid ABB 800xA experience, a structured troubleshooting mindset, and an understanding of working in a regulated environment. Experience with system integrations, validated systems, and collaboration across automation and IT is a strong advantage.

Most importantly, we are looking for a person who stays calm when systems need attention, communicates clearly across technical and non-technical teams, and wants to help build a strong and scalable DCS platform setup.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming 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 651.000 to 956.900 DKK, 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.

Contact:

For further information about the position, please contact Senior Manager, Liana Møsbæk, at LMOK@novonordisk.com

Deadline:

19 July 2026

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.