Process Modelling & Simulation Engineer at Novo Nordisk Engineering

NNE; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work five days a week

Occasional remote work possible

Job summary

NNE is seeking a Process Modelling & Simulation Engineer to help establish a data-based foundation for early decision-making in API facility projects. You will model and simulate process alternatives, utility needs and process-space impacts, working with customers and specialists.

Based in Denmark, you’ll contribute to projects spanning from small-scale API development to full-scale manufacturing, applying theory to real engineering challenges with Good-Engineering Practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, process systems engineering or similar.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in pharma or process industry.
• Experience with process modelling software such as INOSIM, MATLAB, Aspen, DWSIM, Python.
• Fluency in English; Danish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop process simulation scenarios to support early consultancy and data-based decisions for API facilities.
• Translate customer input and process data into modelling options in collaboration with senior process specialists.
• Evaluate configurations, capacity, bottlenecks, utilities and process-space impacts through simulation.
• Collaborate with customers, senior specialists and other simulation engineers to identify and assess relevant scenarios.
• Participate in alignment sessions with customers and colleagues across Process Systems Intelligence.

Skills

Process modelling & simulation

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Structured approach

Customer understanding

Education

Degree in chemical engineering / mechanical engineering / process systems engineering

Tools

INOSIM

MATLAB

Aspen

DWSIM

Python

Job description

Are you passionate about using modelling and simulation to turn complex pharma engineering questions into data-based insights?

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 motivated Process Modelling & Simulation Engineers to join our growing team in Early Simulation Insights as part of our Process Systems Intelligence area. In this role, you will help establish a data-based foundation for early decision‑making in API facility projects by modelling and simulating process alternatives, utility needs and process‑space impacts.

Early Simulation Insights is a team of engineers, students and specialists working with process, utility and process‑space modelling and simulation. Our work primarily takes place before typical pharma project phases such as Conceptual Design and Basic Design, where early insights can guide direction before key design decisions are locked.

Whether you are a recent graduate or an industry professional with a focus on mathematical modelling and simulation of process/flowsheet alternatives, this role offers a unique opportunity to interject and apply theory for Good‑Engineering Practice, in order to have a real business impact. You’ll play a key role in close collaboration with customers and our Specialists to identify and evaluate relevant process configurations.

Examples of our project offerings span from small‑scale API development and pilot facilities to full‑scale manufacturing plants, supporting our customers to make timely and informed decisions.

Location

Denmark - Virum

Experience Minimum 2 Years

Department

Early Simulation Insights

How You Might Spend Your Days

As a Process Modelling & Simulation Engineer, you’ll be:

• Developing and preparing process simulation scenarios to support early consultancy and data‑based decisions for state‑of‑the‑art API facilities.
• Translating customer input and process data into relevant modelling and simulation options in close collaboration with senior process specialists.
• Evaluating process configurations, capacity, bottlenecks, utilities and process‑space impacts through simulation.
• Working closely with customers, senior specialists and other simulation engineers to identify and assess relevant scenarios.
• Participating in alignment sessions with customers, Early Simulation Insights and colleagues across Process Systems Intelligence.

Who You Are

We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:

• Curious and motivated to build new knowledge continuously.
• Open‑minded, solution‑oriented and interested in developing new ways of working and in building new capabilities.
• Structured in your approach and able to translate complex problems into clear analyses.
• Comfortable working both independently and together with colleagues across disciplines.
• Having a strong customer understanding and consulting mindset.

What You Bring To The Role

In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:

• A degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, process systems engineering or similar, preferably with a focus on modelling and simulation.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience, ideally from pharmaceutical, life science manufacturing, food production or another process industry.
• Experience with process modelling and simulation, preferably including tools such as INOSIM, MATLAB, Aspen, DWSIM, Python or similar.
• An interest in applying theory to real engineering challenges and translating simulation results into practical recommendations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Danish language skills are an advantage.

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 28th August 2026

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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