DCS Automation Engineer – Pharma Scale-Up Project

Cari; Denmark; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Manufacturing in Kalundborg is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a project transitioning from detailed design to qualification and commissioning. You will ensure automated solutions meet process requirements, GMP standards, and site needs while supporting long-term operations.

You will review DCS deliverables, support vendor activities, and participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in automation, engineering, IT, process control, or related field.
• 0–5 years of experience in automation, DCS, IT/OT, or industrial control systems.
• Experience with DCS 800xA or equivalent DC systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, validation, change control, and pharma documentation.
• Understanding of system integration between DCS and PLC, MES, PI Historian, and instruments.
• Strong English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Review automation design and documentation to ensure alignment with process requirements, GMP expectations, project standards, and site needs.
• Reviewing DCS implementation deliverables (logic, graphics, alarms, trends, system functionality) for quality and maintainability.
• Coordinate vendor implementation activities to deliver DCS per scope, standards and timelines.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities to verify solution works as intended.
• Review and support integration between DCS and PLC, MES, PI Historian and instruments.
• Support GMP documentation, change control, risk assessments, deviation handling, and data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support handover to operations, including review of as-built documentation and knowledge transfer.

Skills

English communication

Structured approach

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

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

Tools

DCS 800xA

Job description

Novo Nordisk Manufacturing in Kalundborg is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a project transitioning from detailed design to qualification and commissioning. You will ensure automated solutions meet process requirements, GMP standards, and site needs while supporting long-term operations.

You will review DCS deliverables, support vendor activities, and participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation.