Maintenance Specialist, Engineering

AGC Biologics; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Biologics, based in Denmark, invites applications for a Maintenance Engineer to strengthen performance, reliability and efficiency of production and utility equipment within a GMP-regulated setting.

The role focuses on developing maintenance strategies, leading structured improvements, and ensuring cost-effective operations across the site. Fluency in English is essential; Danish is an advantage.

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 thorough documentation practices.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; fluent in English; Danish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, and condition-based).
• Conduct FMECA and risk assessments to prioritize activities and define the maintenance plan.
• Adjust spare parts strategies to support reliability.
• Coordinate Life Cycle Asset Management with PMO.
• Act as SME on reliability engineering methods on site.
• Support commissioning and qualification of new equipment for reliability from start.
• Facilitate root cause analyses on failures, deviations, and unplanned downtime.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reliability engineering

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation quality

English fluent

Education

MSc in Mechanical/Electrical/Production

Tools

FMECA methodology

Job description

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Aug 4, 2026

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

We are looking for a structured, analytical, and proactive engineer who enjoys working across functions and driving systematic improvements. You have the following 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.

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

We work side by side with our customers to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceutical products to market.

AGC Biologics specializes in customized cGMP manufacturing and scale-up services for protein-based therapeutics, mRNA, pDNA, viral vectors, and cell therapies globally.

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