DCS System Engineer

Novo Nordisk A/S; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg seeks a DCS System Engineer to safeguard ABB 800xA platforms, ensuring stable operations in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will contribute to a major investment project with business impact, integrating OT/IT, and upholding cGMP and data integrity.

You will collaborate with IT & Automation teams, support lifecycle management, and drive continuous improvement while communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in IT, Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
• Significant experience with ABB 800xA platform configuration, operation, support, or application development.
• Strong knowledge of DCS/OT architectures, including servers, clients, connectivity, user administration, backup, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Experience integrating automation with IT/OT platforms, data flows, interfaces, and system connectivity.
• Understanding of change control, testing, documentation, and compliance in regulated industries.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated production environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of ABB 800xA systems.
• Configure and maintain platform components, applications, user access, system settings, and interfaces.
• Support integrations between ABB 800xA and MES, SAP/EWM, PAT, and PI solutions.
• Troubleshoot incidents, performance issues, system errors, and interface challenges.
• Participate in upgrades, patches, system releases, backups, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation, testing, validation, and change management meet cGMP, GAMP, and data integrity standards.
• Collaborate with IT & Automation and Robotics teams in Kalundborg.

Skills

OT architectures

System integration

Change control

Validation

cGMP

GAMP

Data integrity

English proficiency

Education

BSc or MSc in IT/Engineering/Automation

Tools

ABB 800xA

MES

SAP/EWM

PI Solutions

PAT

Job description

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As a DCS System Engineer, you will help ensure the stability, security, and future readiness of critical automation systems supporting large-scale API manufacturing. Working with ABB 800xA Distributed Control Systems (DCS), you will play an important role in maintaining reliable operations while contributing to a major investment project with significant business impact. Your expertise will help strengthen industrial IT infrastructure, enable efficient production processes, and support the delivery of high-quality solutions in a regulated environment. This is an opportunity to combine technical depth with cross-functional collaboration while helping shape the future of manufacturing technology.

What you'll bring

You have hands-on experience with ABB 800xA systems and enjoy solving complex technical challenges in industrial environments. You combine a structured mindset with strong collaboration skills and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We expect you to bring:

• A BSc or MSc degree in IT, Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience working with ABB 800xA platform configuration, operation, support, or application development.
• Strong knowledge of DCS and Operational Technology (OT) architectures, including servers, clients, connectivity, user administration, backup solutions, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting integrations between automation systems and surrounding IT/OT platforms, including data flows, interfaces, signal handling, and system connectivity.
• An understanding of change control, testing, documentation, and compliance requirements within regulated industries.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

It would be advantageous if you have experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing or another highly regulated production environment.

What you'll do

In this role, you will help maintain and develop critical DCS solutions that support production operations and business objectives.

You will:

• Support the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of ABB 800xA systems.
• Configure and maintain platform components, applications, user access, system settings, and related interfaces.
• Support integrations between ABB 800xA and surrounding systems, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), SAP/EWM, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), and PI solutions.
• Troubleshoot incidents, performance issues, system errors, and interface-related challenges to ensure stable operations.
• Participate in upgrades, patches, system releases, backup and restore activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation, testing, validation, and change management activities are completed in compliance with cGMP, GAMP, data integrity requirements, and relevant industry standards.

Who you'll work with

You will join the IT & Automation and Robotics department in Kalundborg, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are central to how we work. The team supports major investment projects and critical production systems, helping ensure reliable and scalable automation solutions across manufacturing operations.

You will work closely with automation specialists, infrastructure engineers, project teams, production stakeholders, and external vendors. Success in this role depends on building strong relationships across functions and contributing to a culture where expertise, curiosity, and teamwork drive results.

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Project Director, Tinne Heggelund Bonde at [e-mail].

What you can expect here

At Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies in an environment where your expertise directly contributes to reliable manufacturing and long-term business success. You will be encouraged to develop your technical capabilities, share knowledge with colleagues, and take ownership of meaningful challenges.

You can expect a collaborative working environment where diverse perspectives are valued and where continuous learning is supported. We believe that great results are created through strong partnerships, mutual respect, and a shared ambition to improve how we work and deliver value.

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200 to 838,100DKK, 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 her e .

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