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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 client’s 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, you'll be working with a motivated, multi-functional team where you’ll 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
o Co-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 project's 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 person. In 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 you’ve 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 asset—you—growing for the long run.
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is 1st July 2026
Questions before applying?
Please contact Kumari at [email protected]
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