Lead Automation Engineer
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MAKE YOUR TALENT COUNT AT NNE
WE ARE EXPERTS IN END-TO-END PHARMA ENGINEERING AND OUR SUCCESS IS BUILT ON OUR RELATIONSHIPS BOTH WITH OUR COLLEAGUES AND OUR CUSTOMERS. IF YOU WANT TO WORK ON PROJECTS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE AND INTELLIGENT PHARMA FACILITIES NNE IS THE PLACE TO BE.
Work with us
We are looking for a determined and dedicated Lead Engineer for Process Automation who can provide innovative solutions in complete life science and pharmaceutical projects. This also includes understanding the clients complex process facilities with Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) regulated requirements for a pharmaceutical production facility. Our department consists of dedicated engineers specialized in different phases of the project including Conceptual Design Basic Design Detailed Design Commissioning and Qualification.
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job function: Lead Automation Engineer
Employment type: NNE employee
Department: Process Automation
How you might spend your days
As Lead Engineer for Process Automation youll be working with a motivated multi-functional team where youll be:
Responsible for deliverables where output is Complex in a specific area such as:
o Leading an area with a team Setting direction planning execution & handover.
o Understanding various Project phases and automation deliverables for the same.
o Supervising / Development of functional specifications of Complex Units.
o Supervising / Developing DCS Application coding based on programming standards and design guidelines.
o Performing SME/Lead reviews to ensure consistency.
o Co-ordination and alignment with cross-functional teams i.e. Process/Mech. & E/I Team
oCo-ordination and alignment with Operational IT system.
o Testing and Verification to ensure that programming or coding is meeting functionality.
o Commissioning and Qualification to ensure that systems and equipment meet the requirements of end-users and regulatory agencies with multi-discipline collaboration.
o Ensuring projects technical and validation concepts are shared with team and are revisited on a regular basis.
o Handling Change management & impact assessment for the same.
o Acting as Subject Matter Expert in own discipline.
o Sharing lessons learnt and contribute to continuous improvement.
o Acting as mentor / coach to juniors.
o Making decisions that impact own team and possibly other teams or operational areas.
We offer you a position where you will interact with highly skilled engineers within Automation in an active and exciting environment that allows you to continue growing with new ways of working at NNE. You will work in a project-oriented international climate supporting our customers and colleagues across the globe. Our projects cover the full range from small revamp projects to high-volume greenfield production facilities. NNE handles projects for a vast number of international customers and intends to continue expanding our business abroad. Consequently you may expect travelling activities of shorter or longer duration.
We do not expect you to know it all as we ourselves need to develop and be open-minded to constantly find the right solutions. We are ready to welcome our new colleague(s) with a professional onboarding program and internal courses and training that keep our biggest asset you developed for the long run.
Who you are
At NNE we care about who you are as a the end how you work and your energy is what impacts the work we do as a team. As a person you are:
Able to perform work independently handle complex challenges and apply specialist knowledge when adapting solutions.
Able to identify better practice and improve procedures processes tools equipment or techniques based on industry specific knowledge & business experience.
Able to take initiative prioritize and plan for own work and/or team to reach deadlines.
Able to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty proactive in identifying roadblocks.
Able to drive team towards milestone achievements.
Able to Challenge solutions and Stakeholders whenever required to align with Standards.
Having a positive approach and can be persistent when facing challenges.
Customer-oriented and focused with strong professional ethics.
Excellent in communication skills and a strong mentor.
The miles youve walked.
To apply for the position there are some things that are needed and others are a bonus. We believe these qualifications are needed for you to do well in this role:
Have a degree in engineering in Electronics/Instrumentation/ Electrical/Industrial Automation or similar technical field.
You have at least a minimum experience of 8 years in a similar field with proven track record of leading a team.
Proficient in 800xA system (Control Builder SFC Hardware/Software) other system libraries or any other DCS automation systems.
Knowledge of PCDL PCEL libraries would be an added advantage.
Good understanding of Process Automation System Architecture ISA S88 Batch & good engineering practice.
Good knowledge on pharma life cycle /processes GAMP 21CFR GDP & regulatory knowledge would be preferable.
Strong Design/ functional specifications (Control Module EM and Phase class) experience & application development for recipes would be preferable.
Experience in Integration Specs Installation packages Test and Qualification protocols including test plans would be preferable.
FAT SAT IQ and OQ experience.
Unleash your potential
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here NNE means so much more. We are the epitome of a people business and as such we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We recognise that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program and in-house talent programmes designed to keep our biggest assetyougrowing for the long run.
Did we spark your curiosity If youre ready to join our passion lets hear from you.
Deadline of application is 1st July 2026
Questions before applying Please contact Kumari at
At NNE we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. To maintain fairness we request that you refrain from including a photo in your CV.
Please note we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.
We will invite to interviews on a running basis.
Learn more about us at Experience:
WE ARE EXPERTS IN END-TO-END PHARMA ENGINEERING AND OUR SUCCESS IS BUILT ON OUR RELATIONSHIPS BOTH WITH OUR COLLEAGUES AND OUR CUSTOMERS. IF YOU WANT TO WORK ON PROJECTS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE AND INTELLIGENT PHARMA FACILITIES NNE IS THE PLACE TO BE.
Work with us
We are looking for a determined and dedicated Lead Engineer for Process Automation who can provide innovative solutions in complete life science and pharmaceutical projects. This also includes understanding the clients complex process facilities with Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) regulated requirements for a pharmaceutical production facility. Our department consists of dedicated engineers specialized in different phases of the project including Conceptual Design Basic Design Detailed Design Commissioning and Qualification.
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job function: Lead Automation Engineer
Employment type: NNE employee
Department: Process Automation
How you might spend your days
As Lead Engineer for Process Automation youll be working with a motivated multi-functional team where youll be:
Responsible for deliverables where output is Complex in a specific area such as:
o Leading an area with a team Setting direction planning execution & handover.
o Understanding various Project phases and automation deliverables for the same.
o Supervising / Development of functional specifications of Complex Units.
o Supervising / Developing DCS Application coding based on programming standards and design guidelines.
o Performing SME/Lead reviews to ensure consistency.
o Co-ordination and alignment with cross-functional teams i.e. Process/Mech. & E/I Team
oCo-ordination and alignment with Operational IT system.
o Testing and Verification to ensure that programming or coding is meeting functionality.
o Commissioning and Qualification to ensure that systems and equipment meet the requirements of end-users and regulatory agencies with multi-discipline collaboration.
o Ensuring projects technical and validation concepts are shared with team and are revisited on a regular basis.
o Handling Change management & impact assessment for the same.
o Acting as Subject Matter Expert in own discipline.
o Sharing lessons learnt and contribute to continuous improvement.
o Acting as mentor / coach to juniors.
o Making decisions that impact own team and possibly other teams or operational areas.
We offer you a position where you will interact with highly skilled engineers within Automation in an active and exciting environment that allows you to continue growing with new ways of working at NNE. You will work in a project-oriented international climate supporting our customers and colleagues across the globe. Our projects cover the full range from small revamp projects to high-volume greenfield production facilities. NNE handles projects for a vast number of international customers and intends to continue expanding our business abroad. Consequently you may expect travelling activities of shorter or longer duration.
We do not expect you to know it all as we ourselves need to develop and be open-minded to constantly find the right solutions. We are ready to welcome our new colleague(s) with a professional onboarding program and internal courses and training that keep our biggest asset you developed for the long run.
Who you are
At NNE we care about who you are as a the end how you work and your energy is what impacts the work we do as a team. As a person you are:
Able to perform work independently handle complex challenges and apply specialist knowledge when adapting solutions.
Able to identify better practice and improve procedures processes tools equipment or techniques based on industry specific knowledge & business experience.
Able to take initiative prioritize and plan for own work and/or team to reach deadlines.
Able to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty proactive in identifying roadblocks.
Able to drive team towards milestone achievements.
Able to Challenge solutions and Stakeholders whenever required to align with Standards.
Having a positive approach and can be persistent when facing challenges.
Customer-oriented and focused with strong professional ethics.
Excellent in communication skills and a strong mentor.
The miles youve walked.
To apply for the position there are some things that are needed and others are a bonus. We believe these qualifications are needed for you to do well in this role:
Have a degree in engineering in Electronics/Instrumentation/ Electrical/Industrial Automation or similar technical field.
You have at least a minimum experience of 8 years in a similar field with proven track record of leading a team.
Proficient in 800xA system (Control Builder SFC Hardware/Software) other system libraries or any other DCS automation systems.
Knowledge of PCDL PCEL libraries would be an added advantage.
Good understanding of Process Automation System Architecture ISA S88 Batch & good engineering practice.
Good knowledge on pharma life cycle /processes GAMP 21CFR GDP & regulatory knowledge would be preferable.
Strong Design/ functional specifications (Control Module EM and Phase class) experience & application development for recipes would be preferable.
Experience in Integration Specs Installation packages Test and Qualification protocols including test plans would be preferable.
FAT SAT IQ and OQ experience.
Unleash your potential
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here NNE means so much more. We are the epitome of a people business and as such we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We recognise that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program and in-house talent programmes designed to keep our biggest assetyougrowing for the long run.
Did we spark your curiosity If youre ready to join our passion lets hear from you.
Deadline of application is 1st July 2026
Questions before applying Please contact Kumari at
At NNE we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. To maintain fairness we request that you refrain from including a photo in your CV.
Please note we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.
We will invite to interviews on a running basis.
Learn more about us at Experience:
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