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Kalundborg, Denmark | IT & Automation

Curious Automation Engineer to support DeltaV

Are you eager to join an ambitious team and build strong capabilities within DeltaV and MES integration? Do you want to help unlock the value of production data and contribute to smarter manufacturing? If so, this is your opportunity to support the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients worldwide.

Your new role

As an Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring stable and optimised automation systems supporting our production. You will work closely with colleagues across production to understand processes deeply and contribute to continuous improvements.

Your main responsibilities include:

Maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising DeltaV PCS applications
Supporting production during deviations, contributing to root cause analysis and CAPA activities
Implementing code changes, executing tests, and producing qualification documentation
Supporting and maintaining Syncade MES interfaces and related systems
Handling stakeholder requests and navigating interconnected systems, equipment, and processes
Contributing to ongoing improvements and ensuring stable operations
Participating in maintenance activities to support day-to-day production stability

As you grow in the role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to larger projects such as Syncade upgrades and DeltaV migrations.

Your new department

You will join a production department in Kalundborg responsible for manufacturing Factor VII. The department operates complex, highly automated production processes in a GMP environment.

You will be part of a skilled IT & Automation team of nine dedicated engineers and technicians working with DeltaV PCS and Syncade MES systems. The team has a strong culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, where continuous learning is part of everyday work.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who combines technical curiosity with a strong willingness to learn and collaborate.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

An academic background within engineering, automation, or IT (recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
Knowledge or experience with PCS, SCADA, or similar automation systems
An understanding of IT systems in a production or operational context
Interest in complex production setups and automated manufacturing
A structured mindset and ability to work with GMP documentation

It is considered an advantage if you have:

Experience with LEAN tools or problem-solving in a GMP environment
Exposure to MES systems such as Syncade

On a personal level, you:

Communicate complex technical topics in a clear and simple way
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different functions and seniority levels
Take ownership and drive solutions based on facts and data
Bring a proactive, positive mindset and enjoy working in a team environment

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we are driven by a clear purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases. You will be part of a global organisation where innovation, collaboration and continuous development are at the core of everything we do.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you will have opportunities to build your capabilities, grow your career, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for patients worldwide. You can expect a high degree of responsibility, combined with flexibility and trust.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 499,600 to 838,100 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.

More information

For further information, please contact:

Senior Manager, Tim Olsen at +45 34442573
Automation Engineer, Ali Shadeh at +45 34484301

Deadline

28th of June 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Application

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a short statement of your motivation in your CV.

We kindly ask you to avoid including photos in your CV to support a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

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.

About Novo Nordisk

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create long-term health.

Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and work to treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Founded in Denmark in 1923, today we employ more than 77,000 people in 80 offices around the world – all united by our bold purpose to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Want to learn more? Visit www.novonordisk.com.

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Industry

Chemicals & Materials

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Bagsværd, DK

Year Founded

1923

Website

novonordisk.com

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