Advanced Automation Engineer

Do you want to contribute to the continuous improvement of the world’s leading manufacturer of insulin? Do you get motivated by identifying and improving business processes for the benefit of millions of insulin patients worldwide?

Then this is your call for action! Global Contract Manufacturing Devices (GCMD) is looking to expand our team with an automation engineer to execute automation projects and support our global fleet of assembly and packaging lines.

Being a part of Novo Nordisk’s GCMD means working with a global focus at one of the world’s largest and most successful pharmaceutical companies. GCMD is a vital part of Novo Nordisk’s delivery to our patients, and we always welcome talented people who would like to grow with us.

The position

You will join a team of highly skilled engineers supporting our global production network (Denmark/US/China/Europe). Your focus will be on improvements, upgrades, and expansion of production capacity. As you will be supporting our global production facilities, you must thrive in a flexible environment, where priorities and tasks change depending on the demand at our suppliers. Your tasks will amongst others be to:

• Drive digitalization and automation projects.
• Use systematic problem solving and a LEAN mindset to solve production issues, e.g. bug-fixing and optimizations.
• Participate and assist in ramp-up activities.
• Collaborate across many functional areas and with people from different backgrounds.
• Assist your colleagues with subject matter expertise within automation and digitalization

Depending on task and agreements traveling days are expected. During onboarding there will be few, but this will increase when projects are taking place.

Qualifications

We envision candidates having an academical degree within the field of Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Industrial Engineering. A strong understanding of mechatronic systems is a key requirement for this position. As a person, you have a proactive mindset, and find it natural to establish relations with other people and communicating constructively. Finally, you speak English fluently.

• A strong understanding of mechatronic systems
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, C++, Java, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in server and IT infrastructure operations, e.g. network setup, patching, and performance monitoring is an advantage.
• Mechanical understanding of CAM and/or servo-controlled machines, including motion control is an advantage.
• Knowledge of machine vision and machine learning is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Knowledge of GMP is an advantage but not a requirement.

About the department

You will join TechOps Assembly and Pack in GCMD located in 24A at site Hillerød, Denmark. TechOps is a senior director area where we are approximately 70 colleagues, working in 6 teams, and we assembly the mechanical Motor Modules (sub-assembly) and we are preparing for the technical support for 3 new devices. We deliver large quantities to our sister factories that handles final assembly and pack. We are dedicated to delivering strong results that add to the success of Novo Nordisk by ensuring high-quality components at a competitive cost for our customers within prefilled devices. We share a relaxed tone and tall ambitions, and we are proud to never compromise on quality or safety. The last 5 years our network has consistently delivered according to plan and some on top.

Working at Novo Nordisk
In Novo Nordisk, it is your skills, your engagement, and ambitions, which help improve many people’s lives. In return, we offer you the opportunity to work together with very skilled and talented colleagues and offer you a lot of personal development and career opportunities.

Contact
For further information, please contact Jesper Jensen at +4530757495.

Deadline

23 March 2025

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation to apply in your CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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.