Electrical Engineer - Hands-on Automation & Machine Upgrades

NOV; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NOV is seeking an Electrical Engineer to maintain and upgrade production electrical and control systems at our Kalundborg site. You will work with electricians, technicians, and external specialists to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency of manufacturing equipment.

You will contribute to machine modernization projects, develop PLC/HMI programs, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting day-to-day operations in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Technology, or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and machine automation.
• Experience supporting production equipment or industrial machinery.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Fluency in English; Danish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support electricians in troubleshooting and resolving electrical and automation issues on production machinery and equipment.
• Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis to improve machine reliability.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs for production equipment.
• Identify suitable replacement components for obsolete electrical and automation equipment.
• Participate in machine modification, upgrade, and retrofit projects with external automation partners.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation performance, reliability, and machine safety.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, electrical drawings, and engineering records.
• Ensure electrical systems comply with safety standards and internal practices.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and external suppliers to deliver effective technical solutions.

Skills

Siemens Step 7 Manager

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC/WinCC Flexible

Siemens AC/DC drive systems

PLC-controlled machinery

Electrical automation

Electrical standards (DS/EN 60204-1, 3

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

EPLAN

PM5 maintenance system

Job description

NOV is seeking an Electrical Engineer to maintain and upgrade production electrical and control systems at our Kalundborg site. You will work with electricians, technicians, and external specialists to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency of manufacturing equipment.

You will contribute to machine modernization projects, develop PLC/HMI programs, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting day-to-day operations in a hands-on manufacturing environment.