Maintenance Specialist, Engineering

AGC Biologics, Inc.; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Biologics is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to strengthen performance, reliability, and efficiency of production and utility equipment in a GMP environment. You will help develop maintenance strategies and lead improvements to ensure compliant, cost-effective operations.

The role emphasizes structured improvements, collaboration with PMO, and support for qualification activities. English fluency is required; Danish is a plus. Based in Denmark, relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• MSc, BSc, or BE in Mechanical, Electrical, Machine or Production Engineering (or similar).
• Several years in maintenance or reliability engineering or related tech functions.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and documentation.
• Strong analytical ability to translate data into improvements.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, condition-based).
• Conduct FMECA and risk assessments to prioritize improvements and define plans.
• Assess and adjust spare parts strategies to support reliability.
• Coordinate Life Cycle Asset Management with the PMO department.
• Act as SME on reliability engineering methods on site.
• Support commissioning and qualification of new equipment.
• Perform root cause analyses on failures, deviations, and downtimes.

Skills

English fluent

Analytical skills

Communication

Reliability engineering

Education

MSc/BSc/BE in Mechanical, Electrical, Machine or Production Engineering

Job description

About the job

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers to improve patients' lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. Are you motivated by driving optimization, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring stable performance? Then this might be the opportunity for you. At AGC Biologics, you'll join a growing biopharmaceutical company where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. In this role, you will contribute to developing and implementing strategies that improve equipment reliability, optimize maintenance practices, and support high-quality manufacturing in a GMP-regulated environment, directly supporting life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.

About the team

The Engineering Process Optimization team consists of dedicated engineers and facilitators with a strong focus on removing obstacles for our colleagues. We pursue simple and intuitive solutions, even though we work in a complex setting with high professional standards. We operate with a flat structure where every contribution matters, and decisions are made collaboratively. Our culture emphasizes ownership, continuous learning, and mutual support. We work closely with stakeholders across the organization to support production and promote a safe and engaging work environment.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will drive initiatives to strengthen the performance, reliability, and efficiency of production and utility equipment. You will play a key role in developing maintenance strategies and leading structured improvements to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance plans.
• Conduct FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis) and risk assessments to prioritize improvement activities and define the chosen maintenance plan.
• Assess and adjust spare parts strategies to support equipment reliability.
• Develop and coordinate Life Cycle Asset Management in collaboration with our PMO department.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on reliability engineering methods within the site.
• Support commissioning and qualification of new equipment to ensure reliability considerations are incorporated from the beginning.
• Facilitate and perform root cause analyses on equipment failures, deviations, and unplanned downtimes.

Your Qualifications

• MSc, BSc, or BE in Mechanical, Electrical, Machine or Production Engineering (or similar technical discipline).
• Several years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or related technical functions - ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, or chemical industries.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and the importance of thorough documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Danish proficiency is an advantage.

Application

no later than 31 August 2026.

Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in Denmark or the Greater Malmø area, as relocation support is not available for this position.

Who We Are

AGC Biologics is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization with a strong presence in Denmark. From our Søborg site, we develop and manufacture life-changing advanced biologics for some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies. Together with our team members across Europe, the U.S., and Japan, we deliver development and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells therapies. Across our global network, we are united by one mission: To work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients' lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. AGC Biologics is Your Friendly CDMO Expert - dedicated partners with the expertise and commitment to support our customers and teams. We work with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies to develop and manufacture their life-changing drug products. If you're motivated by meaningful impact and ready to join our journey, we invite you to explore our current opportunities!