Skilled Mechanical Technician for Process Development and Pilot Equipment

Coloplast; Helsingør; On-site; DKK 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Coloplast in Denmark is seeking a skilled mechanical technician to support mechanical development of pilot production equipment. This role involves optimizing equipment, troubleshooting, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance processes within Continence and Bowel Care. Ideal candidates should have vocational training and hands-on experience in machining and problem-solving. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to travel internationally and work with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as an industrial machinist, industrial technician, or similar.
• Solid hands-on experience in mechanical work and machining.
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to excel in development activities.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and technically develop pilot equipment and supporting tools.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and take corrective actions on pilot equipment.
• Collaborate closely with project teams on process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical work

Machining on manual lathes and milling machines

Technical problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Vocational training as an industrial machinist, industrial technician, or similar

Job description

Job Description

Are you a highly skilled mechanical technician that likes working for pilot equipment in a project-based environment?

We are looking for a versatile and competent mechanical technician – preferably with a background as an industrial machinist, industrial technician, blacksmith, automotive mechanic, or similar – to support the mechanical development of our pilot production equipment and process development activities.

About the Role

You will become a key member of a team consisting of specialists, engineers, and skilled technicians who develop processes within Continence and Bowel Care. We ensure that processes are robust and scalable for later transfer into high-volume production equipment. Processes and pilot equipment include, among others, laser equipment, assembly and marking equipment, as well as foam-based products.

Responsibilities

• Optimization and technical development of pilot equipment and supporting tools
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions on pilot equipment and components
• Close collaboration with project teams on process improvements and new technical solutions
• Hands‑on technical support during test runs as part of process and product development, including testing at machine suppliers in Denmark and Northern Europe, as well as at Coloplast’s international sites

Profile

• Completed vocational training as an industrial machinist, industrial technician, welder, automotive mechanic, or similar
• Solid hands‑on experience in mechanical work, machining on manual lathes and milling machines, design, construction, and technical problem solving
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to play a central role in development activities
• Thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment with both skilled technicians and academic professionals
• Interested in building strong process understanding and competencies to operate pilot equipment
• Enjoys delivering fast results and taking ownership of tasks and areas of responsibility
• Interested in working with processes involving isocyanates; experience is an advantage but not a requirement (training will be provided by Coloplast)
• Preferably familiar with documentation and quality requirements for CE‑marked equipment in a regulated industry

We Offer

An exciting and varied role with significant influence in an informal, highly competent professional environment where collaboration is key.

You will get the opportunities to work with unique technical solutions and development projects.

The role is primarily based at our sites in Espergærde and Humlebæk and you can look forward to travel to machine suppliers and international sites.

Interested?

If you would like to learn more about the position, please contact Team Manager Bertil Høyer‑Hansen at [phone] or [e-mail].

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.