DCS Automation Engineer — Pharma GMP, Kalundborg

Novo Nordisk; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Manufacturing Kalundborg in Denmark seeks an Automation Engineer to guide the transition from detailed design to qualification and commissioning. The role focuses on implementing automation solutions and supporting long-term operations within a large-scale API production context.

You will review DCS deliverables, coordinate with vendors, and participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning and validation to ensure the solution works as intended.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in automation, engineering, IT, process control, or related field.
• 0–5 years experience in automation, DCS, IT/OT systems, or industrial control environments.
• Experience with DCS 800xA or other DCs systems; GMP and pharma validation knowledge.
• Understanding of system integration between DCS and PLC, MES, PI Historian and instruments.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review automation design and documentation to ensure alignment with process requirements, GMP expectations, project standards, and site needs.
• Review DCS implementation deliverables: control logic, graphics, alarms, trends, and system functionality for quality and maintainability.
• Support vendor implementation activities to deliver DCS according to scope, standards, and timelines.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Review and support integration between DCS and PLC, MES, PI Historian, instruments.
• Support GMP documentation, change control, risk assessments, deviations, and data integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist handover to operations, including review of as-built docs, knowledge transfer, maintenance setup, and hypercare after go-live.

Skills

0-5 years automation experience

English communication

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in automation/engineering/IT/process control

Tools

DCS 800xA

Other DCs systems

Job description

Novo Nordisk Manufacturing Kalundborg in Denmark seeks an Automation Engineer to guide the transition from detailed design to qualification and commissioning. The role focuses on implementing automation solutions and supporting long-term operations within a large-scale API production context.

You will review DCS deliverables, coordinate with vendors, and participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning and validation to ensure the solution works as intended.