Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer – Site Engineering 
Do you enjoy supporting a fast-paced production site? Would you like to be our expert in automation and control systems? And do you find it exciting to work in a GMP-regulated environment? 

If so, you might be our new colleague...

About the job 
As an Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in linking our production, equipment, technicians, QA and IT departments. You will be part of our cross-site automation support team, with an initial focus on building and maintaining a strong foundation for our compliance level and IT/OT strategy. 

Automation and control systems are central to our equipment and processes. To help the organization reach its ambitious goals, we are looking for a profile who - working closely with production, equipment engineers, technicians, QA and IT - acts as the site subject matter expert for automation compliance and IT/OT governance, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. 

The role balances day-to-day operational support with participation in a wide range of projects to continuously drive the automation area towards excellence. 

Primary responsibilities 

• Maintain and continuously improve the compliance level of site automation systems through strong GMP practices, validation activities, and lifecycle management.  

• Own and drive local implementation of the Bavarian Nordic IT/OT strategy in collaboration with Site Engineering, Quality, and Corporate IT.  

• Act as subject matter expert for automation compliance, computerized systems, and OT infrastructure.  

• Independently drive troubleshooting, improvements, and optimization of automation and control systems.  

• Lead or contribute to deviations, investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and root cause analyses.  

• Ensure automation systems remain compliant, secure, available, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. 

About our team 
You will be part of the Automation team within Site Engineering - five teams in total with more than 45 skilled colleagues across Utilities, Automation, Calibration & Maintenance, CAPEX Projects, and Facility. 

Site Engineering supports the entire Kvistgaard site and increasingly collaborates with our global locations. You will join a team of nine Automation Engineers responsible for our FMS and BMS systems while supporting all production areas on site. Together with our IT organization, we ensure that our internal customers – production - operate smoothly and continue to develop. 

Our daily work is busy, but we succeed because we work closely together and are skilled in what we do individually. We value good humor, an open and honest tone, and a friendly working environment. 

Bavarian Nordic, our site, and the department continue to grow and develop. Here, you gain the opportunity for both professional and personal development, influence, and the chance to make a real difference. 

Who are you? 
At Bavarian Nordic, we develop lifesaving vaccines, and everyone plays an important role in that mission. You will join a dynamic workplace with high pace, diverse tasks, and many talented colleagues. Collaboration, a positive mindset, and a smile are at the top of our list. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Holds a degree as an automation engineer, electrical engineer, automation technician, or similar 

• Has 5+ years of experience with operating automation-heavy production equipment - preferably from GMP or another regulated industry 

• Understands and embraces GMP requirements and documentation practices 

• Is ready to take responsibility for the compliance level and strategy for the area  

• Works collaboratively, seeks solutions, and communicates clearly 

• Speaks and writes Danish fluently and has good English skills 
   

 Knowledge of the following is an advantage: 

•  PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting (Siemens S7-300/1500 and HMI) 

• iFix SCADA 

• Process control and batch systems (ISA-88/S88, ISA-95) 

• Data integration technologies (OPC UA, SQL, MES, Historian) 

• Virtual environments (VMware) 

• IT infrastructure (Active Directory, network, storage) 

• Computerized System Validation (GAMP5) 

• cLEAN tools 

Why choose us? 
You will join a strong team and work alongside many skilled, helpful, and friendly colleagues. 

We enjoy great collaboration with our leaders and the broader business, and you will have the opportunity to bring forward your ideas—and actually see them make a difference. 

Additional benefits include: 

• Excellent canteen with a wide variety of dishes 

• Unlimited coffee, tea, and soft drinks 

• Fresh fruit and vegetables daily 

• Staff association and company events 

• Attractive salary and employment terms, including pension and health insurance 

Caught your interest? Apply Now 
We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your motivated CV. 

Please note that due to the holiday period, processing times may be slightly longer, but we will respond as soon as possible. 

Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.  

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com 

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