Automation Engineers and Process Digitalisation Specialists and graduates, Kalundborg, Denmark

Apply to our Automation Engineer Pipeline for a life-changing career

Your curiosity. Our legacy. Their happiness.
To drive growth, Novo Nordisk is pioneering the use of modern technologies to improve processes and increase efficiency across our pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and you can be part of this journey! Join us to help shape and enable world-class manufacturing processes for our life-saving treatments.

Interested in joining us?
We are hiring across many seniority levels, and are always on the lookout for talent. Learn more and express your interest by signing up to our Talent Pipeline.

What does the Automation Engineer and Process Digitalisation Specialist roles entail?
Within Novo Nordisk's manufacturing arm, Product Supply, we are in the midst of an exciting digital transformation journey, and you can be part of it.

You will work alongside specialists from various fields within biotechnology, technology, and innovation, utilising your personal skills and experiences toward improving and innovating our production processes, benefiting our patients around the world that rely on our treatments.

In return, we give you the opportunity to make your mark and play an instrumental role in the development and scaling of technology across the production environment. Here you can use your sought-after skillset toward improving the lives of millions of people living with diabetes and other serious chronic diseases.

Modern technology plays a crucial role in our efforts to expand capacity – enabling us to serve even more patients with high quality products now and in the future. By implementing modern technologies and digitalising manual processes in our facilities, we are transforming the way we work by augmenting the skills of our employees and streamlining operations.

Using a collaborative approach, we partner with technology companies to drive the Industry 4.0 agenda forward and set new standards for pharma companies to be at the forefront of modern technology.

We need your talent and skillset to help us drive change and support our journey ahead!

What does it mean to apply for the Pipeline?
By applying for the Talent Pipeline, you will be considered as a potential match for open positions in Denmark related to automation and manufacturing execution. We will match your profile continuously against all suitable positions to ensure you do not miss out on a life-changing career.

When an opportunity arises, we will reach out, tell you about the position, and invite you for an interview with the Hiring Manager. You will only be contacted if we find a relevant position that matches your profile, but you will remain part of the Talent Pipeline for up to 6 months unless you inform us that you wish to withdraw.

The Talent Pipeline is open for applications from January until the end of June, and from July until the end of December each year. Due to GDPR, we close our pipelines after 6 months and send an e-mail to all active candidates with a link to the newly created Pipeline.

You can apply for our talent pipelines in Hillerød, Kalundborg or Greater Copenhagen, which covers on-site positions in: Bagsværd, Gentofte, Søborg, Lyngby, Måløv, and Kirke Værløse.

We eagerly anticipate your application and the chance to find the perfect fit for our available positions.

What are we looking for?

Experienced Engineers
We are looking for applicants with innovative and solution-oriented mindsets working with, among other things, the following disciplines:

• Advanced Automation
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Collaborative- and Industrial Robotics

Typical roles in Advanced Automation

• Automation Engineer/Technician: Responsible for designing, testing, and implementing advanced automated systems and processes, including troubleshooting and maintaining automated equipment and systems.
• Control Systems Engineer: Specialises in designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for advanced automation, including working with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and other control technologies.
• Automation Project Manager: Coordinates and oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of advanced automation projects, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Typical roles in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

• MES Engineer: Designs, implements, and maintains MES solutions to optimise manufacturing processes, including work on integrating MES with other systems and ensuring data accuracy and system reliability.
• MES Analyst: Responsible for analysing data collected from MES to improve manufacturing processes, identify areas for improvement, and optimise production efficiency.
• MES Administrator: Manages the day-to-day operations of the MES, including user access, system maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Typical roles in Collaborative- and Industrial Robotics

• Robotics Engineer: Designs and integrates robotic solutions into existing manufacturing processes, optimising workflows, and ensuring seamless collaboration between robots and human workers.

Newly Graduated Engineers

Are you a recent graduate looking for a life-changing career within pharmaceutical manufacturing technology? We are on the hunt for newly graduated Engineers to join us and work with the newest technologies. You will be working with and exploring ways to utilise capabilities, within for example:

• Advanced Automation
• Manufacturing Execution
• Collaborative- and Industrial Robotics
• Machine vision
• Machine learning

You will work alongside specialists from various fields within biotechnology, technology, and innovation who will be your mentors to guide you through our digital transformation journey.

You will be a fully-fledged member of the team from day one, and we count on you to present your ideas. In return, we promise that you will play an instrumental role in the development and scaling of technology across the production at our manufacturing hub.

You will gain extensive knowledge in all aspects of technology and solution development, and work with stakeholders from all over the world. At Novo Nordisk we strive to create a workplace where everyone can contribute with their skills.

We are looking for new colleagues who:

• Are newly graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree within e.g., IT, Automation, or Robotics.
• Would like to build on your skills and experience together with highly dedicated colleagues.
• Are proactive, solution-oriented, like to share your knowledge and collaborate effectively.
• Work systematically and with the ability to develop and implement practical actions to deal with issues.
• Want to play a role in strategic projects, where you will be part of setting the direction for the future Industry 4.0.
• Have proficient oral and written communications skills in English.

Working at Novo Nordisk Product Supply

At Novo Nordisk Product Supply, we bring together our different mindsets and expertise from across the globe, making anything possible.

We work together, even when we are not in the same room, across oceans and borders and communication lines – where brilliant things happen when we connect.

From an observation on the shop floor or a single line of code. From new technologies to the can-do spirit we have always had, we are revolutionising the way we carry out production, while driving change to help more patients live better lives.

But everything we accomplish has to start somewhere. It starts with a willingness to bet on our ideas, take bold action and push for innovations and solutions.

At Novo Nordisk, we encourage a culture, where we talk openly about our challenges in order to learn from them and grow stronger.

Together we make sure to create a strong professional community, where we celebrate both successes and learning opportunities.

Interested in learning more? You can do so right here https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/campaigns/automation-engineer-process-digitalization.html

At Novo Nordisk Product Supply, It all starts with courage.