Job Description

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer at Novo Nordisk Engineering

If you're energised by shaping the future of instrumentation and automation technologies and thrive in a pharmaceutical engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Who we are

We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.

Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.

About the role

We are looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join our Electrical & Instrumentation Department, consisting of approximately 100 engineers and specialists.

You will become part of a team of 100 engineers working across projects to design and deliver robust process control and instrumentation solutions for pharmaceutical facilities. Together, we cover everything from engineering design and specifications to testing, validation, and commissioning.

In this role, you will work closely with colleagues, vendors, and clients to ensure that electrical and instrumentation solutions meet both technical requirements and regulatory standards.

Please note that Danish language skills are required for this position.

Location Denmark - Kalundborg Experience + 3 years

Department Electrical & Instrumentation

How you might spend your days

As an E&I Engineer you’ll be:

• Design and develop instrumented designs for our current & up-coming projects
• Working with vendor and client representatives in carrying out the validation activities
• Design, development, acquisition and implementation of various sensors, actuators and control solutions to meet i.e. Functional Safety, SIS and ATEX requirements
• Commissioning, testing, qualification and validation of electrical instruments solutions
• Supervising and construction coordination
• Participating in project teams, contributing to technical problem-solving and continuous improvement

Who you are

We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:

• Curious and eager to learn new skills
• Comfortable in developing close relations with stakeholders
• Taking responsibility for your tasks and approaching them proactively
• Motivated to keep deadlines and quality requirements
• Supportive and contribute to the good collaboration atmosphere
• Fostering cross organisational learning and knowledge sharing

What you bring to the role

In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Automation or a similar field
• + 3 years of experience within electrical, instrumentation or automation engineering
• + 2 years of hands-on experience with onsite work
• Understanding of process control systems and industrial instrumentation
• Experienced in working with industrial standards and requirements, sensors and instrumentation and PI&D’s
• Commissioning, testing or validation of technical systems
• Professional level in both English and Danish

Why choose NNE?

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.

At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.

We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.

You can read more about the benefits we offer here.

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is 15th December 2026

Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Manager Søren Hedegaard on +45 3079 8206

Please note:

• We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
• You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
• We invite to interviews on a running basis.

Fair hiring:

At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.

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