Process Modelling & Simulation Engineer at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Novo Nordisk Engineering (NNE); Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Engineering (NNE) is seeking a Process Modelling & Simulation Engineer to join the Early Simulation Insights group in Virum, Denmark. You will build and run process simulations to compare alternatives and guide early API facility decisions, collaborating with customers and specialists.

The role emphasizes applying mathematical modelling to real engineering problems, with on-site work five days a week and some limited remote work aligned with business needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Process modelling

Simulation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Chemical/Process Engineering degree

Tools

INOSIM

MATLAB

Aspen

DWSIM

Python

Job description

ProcessModelling & Simulation Engineer at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Are youpassionate about using modelling and simulation to turn complex pharmaengineering 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 arelooking for motivated Process Modelling & Simulation Engineers to join ourgrowing team in Early Simulation Insights as part of our Process SystemsIntelligence area. In this role, you will help establish a data-basedfoundation for early decision-making in API facility projects by modelling andsimulating process alternatives, utility needs and process-space impacts.

EarlySimulation Insights is a team of engineers, students and specialists workingwith process, utility and process-space modelling and simulation. Our workprimarily takes place before typical pharma project phases such as ConceptualDesign and Basic Design, where early insights can guide direction before keydesign decisions are locked.

Whetheryou are a recent graduate or an industry professional with a focus onmathematical modelling and simulation of process/flowsheet alternatives, thisrole offers a unique opportunity to interject and apply theory forGood-Engineering Practice, in order to have a real business impact. You’ll playa key role in close collaboration with customers and our Specialists toidentify and evaluate relevant process configurations.

Examplesof our project offerings span from small-scale API development and pilotfacilities to full-scale manufacturing plants, supporting our customers to maketimely 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.

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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