IT Systems Engineer – Siemens PLC & Validation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Taastrup, Denmark, invites an IT System Engineer to own lifecycle and operation of IT platforms behind Siemens PLC Engineering across API, with Dev/Val environments. You will ensure stability, security and compliance as production scales, working with cross-functional teams worldwide.

The role demands hands-on system work, a regulatory mindset, and strong English communication. Relocation assistance may apply; regular travel to Kalundborg is expected as production expands.

Qualifications

• Master's is welcome but not required; a Bachelor's with relevant experience is valued.
• Experience with IT system engineering, infrastructure, platform operations or technical service ownership.
• Hands-on work with systems (patching servers, updating clients) beyond documentation.
• Understanding of working in a heavily regulated environment (pharma, energy, finance).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-directed, extroverted approach as primary owner of systems.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of your systems—from implementation to decommissioning.
• Keep Siemens PLC Engineering platform and DEV/VAL environments stable, secure and compliant.
• Plan changes, follow up on incidents and fulfil tasks hands-on.
• Support automation teams on large global projects ensuring validation and compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and contribute to validation and change controls.
• Serve as IT contact for Automation, Engineering, Quality, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and vendors.

Skills

IT system engineering

Infrastructure management

Platform operations

Technical service ownership

Regulated environment awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (with relevant experience)

Master's degree welcome

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Taastrup, Denmark, invites an IT System Engineer to own lifecycle and operation of IT platforms behind Siemens PLC Engineering across API, with Dev/Val environments. You will ensure stability, security and compliance as production scales, working with cross-functional teams worldwide.

The role demands hands-on system work, a regulatory mindset, and strong English communication. Relocation assistance may apply; regular travel to Kalundborg is expected as production expands.