Senior Automation Engineer

Would you like to be part of building a brand-new factory in Odense? Are you motivated by the pulse of a production department, and do you want to be part of a strong team of specialists facing complex processes and challenging automation assignments? If so, you may be our new colleague.
We are looking for an experienced PLC programmer who will be part of the team of specialists which cover tasks during the building of the new facility. 
You will be a part of a team focused on building a new factory for FPM – Finished Product Manufacturing and will since be the Senior Automation Engineer that covers this site when the project phase is ended.

The position
In the project phase your primary tasks will be supporting the Line of Business (LoB) in making the right decisions in multiple work packages regarding OT, and ensuring the collection of knowledge and knowhow, on all the equipment that is brought in as well as participate in some validation activities.
Subsequently, your primary task will be to drive PLC and HMI application implementations as well as changes when systems need update and to support large upgrade projects where you will be responsible for the technical setup of software, and the development of test environment for pre-testing both at the vendor and on site. 
Additionally, you will be 2nd 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 assignments. 
Your working day will be varied and sometimes jam-packed, as the IT system and automation equipment is 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 position, we imagine you have:
•    Have a degree in automation Engineering or other relevant fields
•    At least 5 years’ of experience within PLC/HMI applications programming
•    Good communication skills in 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 open minded 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 are a requirement. 

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 –which support Finich Product Manufacturing.
The department provides OT & Automation support for the packing facility in Kalundborg, Gentofte and Værløse in Denmark (DK). 
You will primary work out of our office in Odense/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 Esben Christensen +45 34 48 24 65. 

Deadline
8 October 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. 

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.