Job Description

Are you a curious and hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for optimisation and operations? Do you want to work close to production and play a key role in ensuring stable operations in a complex process environment? Then this could be your next career opportunity at Novo Nordisk.

Your new role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will become a key part of our Maintenance Team within Purification Plants M3. In this role, you will work at the intersection of operations, maintenance, and optimisation, helping to ensure high production stability in a highly regulated environment.

You will have a daily presence in the production areas, combining hands-on involvement with technical analysis and structured documentation. Collaboration is central to the role, as you will work closely with colleagues, production teams, and external partners.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Driving and participating in technical projects in close collaboration with stakeholders
• Ensuring operation and optimisation of mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, and flow systems
• Planning maintenance activities together with production and process support
• Working systematically with documentation and change management
• Contributing to continuous improvements in processes and technical stability

You are motivated by varied challenges and bring both a strong overview and an eye for detail. You thrive on being present in the factory and apply a “go-look-see” approach to understand and solve issues effectively.

Your new department

You will join Purification Plants Production Support (PPPS), a central support function within PP M3. Our employees cover a wide range of technical disciplines, including calibration, mechanical maintenance, HVAC, utility, automation & Permit.

Purification Plants consists of four purification factories and one spray dryer, where we purify active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) such as insulin and GLP-1. Our overall goal is to ensure a stable and efficient production process without unplanned downtime.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical background who thrives in a role that combines analytical work with hands-on involvement in production.

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you:

• Hold a degree as a Mechanical Engineer or similar
• Have experience with operations, maintenance, or the process industry
• Have experience with CE marking
• Knowledge of GMP/ISO 9000 is an advantage
• Work systematically with problem-solving and preferably have experience with LEAN methodologies
• Possess strong collaboration and communication skills

Additionally, it is an advantage if you have experience with SAP and utility systems such as cooling, steam, and ventilation.

As a person, you are proactive, responsible, and motivated by continuous improvement. You thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and can maintain an overview even under pressure. You also bring a positive mindset and contribute to strong team collaboration.

What we offer

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 499,600 to 734,400, 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.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Kris Pelkonen, Manager, at KPLK@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

08 July 2026

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.