Newly graduated Mechanical Engineers at Novo Nordisk Engineering

NNE; København; On-site; DKK 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site five days a week

Award-nominated onboarding programme

Job summary

NNE is a leading pharma engineering company designing and delivering large-scale API production facilities. We are seeking newly graduated mechanical engineers, marine engineers, or related disciplines to provide best-in-class mechanical consultancy from concept through installation and commissioning on major projects in Denmark.

You will join a skilled team of 280+ colleagues, work primarily on-site in Kalundborg, and contribute to sustainable, regulated facilities while developing your

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Comfortable in a highly regulated environment with emphasis on quality, documentation and traceability.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Specify and dimension mechanical equipment, piping systems and components.
• Support installation, construction and commissioning on large pharmaceutical projects.
• Participate in FAT and SAT activities.
• Collaborate with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to technical assessments and problem solving throughout project execution.

Skills

Clear communication

Structured approach

Curious learner

Resilience

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Marine Engineering background

Job description

Does the idea of using your mechanical expertise to help build the world’s largest pharmaceutical facilities excite you? And do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and developing with each new task in a dynamic project environment? Then you’ll fit right in!

Who We Are

We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.

Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.

About The Role

We are looking for newly graduated mechanical engineers, marine engineers or related educational backgrounds to ensure that our customers get the best‑in‑class mechanical consultancy in their projects ranging from conceptual design up until installation and commissioning. You will be a part of a highly skilled and supportive team of more than 280 colleagues across our 8 mechanical departments where you will work on large‑scale projects currently in the production phase that will challenge and develop your skills.

Why do we need you? Our aim is to assist our customers in establishing efficient, sustainable and intelligent facilities for API production. Your role will be crucial in delivering top‑notch mechanical consultancy, ensuring our customers receive the best possible service. It is therefore essential that you have the ability to gain a broad understanding of mechanical engineering principles and to have a keen interest in the pharmaceutical industry to excel in this role

Location Denmark - Kalundborg

Experience Graduate level

Department Mechanical KA II

How You Might Spend Your Days

• Specifying and dimensioning mechanical equipment, piping systems and technical components
• Supporting installation, construction and commissioning activities on large-scale pharmaceutical projects
• Participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• Collaborating with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Contributing to technical assessments and problem-solving throughout project execution

Who You Are

• Thrive in a dynamic project environment where priorities can evolve as projects progress
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, customers and stakeholders
• Take a structured and organised approach to your work
• Are curious and motivated to continuously learn and develop your technical skills
• Are positive, resilient and solution-oriented when facing challenges

What You Bring To The Role

• You have recently graduated, or expect to graduate within the next six months, with a degree in Mechanical
• Engineering, Marine Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Through studies, projects, hobbies or practical experience, you have developed an interest in mechanical equipment and technical systems
• You are comfortable working in a highly regulated environment where quality, documentation and traceability are key
• You are fluent in written and spoken English

Life at NNE

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.

At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.

We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long‐term growth.

you can read more about the benefits we offer here .

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is 15 October 2026

Questions before applying? Contact Manager Morten Olsen at [phone] or Lars Lundberg Kristensen at [phone].

Fair hiring

• At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.

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