About this role
<p> </p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Are you a curious and hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for optimisation and operations? Do you want to work close to production and play a key role in ensuring stable operations in a complex process environment? Then this could be your next career opportunity at Novo Nordisk.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Your new role</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">As a Mechanical Engineer, you will become a key part of our Maintenance Team within Purification Plants M3. In this role, you will work at the intersection of operations, maintenance, and optimisation, helping to ensure high production stability in a highly regulated environment.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">You will have a daily presence in the production areas, combining hands-on involvement with technical analysis and structured documentation. Collaboration is central to the role, as you will work closely with colleagues, production teams, and external partners.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Your main responsibilities will include:</p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Driving and participating in technical projects in close collaboration with stakeholders</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Ensuring operation and optimisation of mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, and flow systems</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Planning maintenance activities together with production and process support</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Working systematically with documentation and change management</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Contributing to continuous improvements in processes and technical stability</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">You are motivated by varied challenges and bring both a strong overview and an eye for detail. You thrive on being present in the factory and apply a “go-look-see” approach to understand and solve issues effectively.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Your new department</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">You will join Purification Plants Production Support (PPPS), a central support function within PP M3. Our employees cover a wide range of technical disciplines, including calibration, mechanical maintenance, HVAC, utility, automation & Permit.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Purification Plants consists of four purification factories and one spray dryer, where we purify active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) such as insulin and GLP-1. Our overall goal is to ensure a stable and efficient production process without unplanned downtime.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Your skills and qualifications</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical background who thrives in a role that combines analytical work with hands-on involvement in production.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">To succeed in this role, we imagine that you:</p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Hold a degree as a Mechanical Engineer or similar</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Have experience with operations, maintenance, or the process industry</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Have experience with CE marking</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of GMP/ISO 9000 is an advantage</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Work systematically with problem-solving and preferably have experience with LEAN methodologies</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Possess strong collaboration and communication skills</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Additionally, it is an advantage if you have experience with SAP and utility systems such as cooling, steam, and ventilation.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">As a person, you are proactive, responsible, and motivated by continuous improvement. You thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and can maintain an overview even under pressure. You also bring a positive mindset and contribute to strong team collaboration.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Salary:</strong> For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 499,600 to 734,400, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Incentives and Benefits:</strong> The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Learn more about our Reward Philosophy <a href="https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Contact</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">For further information about the position, please contact Kris Pelkonen, Manager, at [email protected].</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Deadline</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">08 July 2026</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.</span></span></span></p>