Interested in a career that matters?
Join our Automation Engineering team – a key driver behind CAPEX projects across Europe that expand our production capacity and enable future‑proof, high‑impact manufacturing. We work closely together, support one another, and take pride in creating strong, scalable automation solutions that shape the future of Novonesis. If you’re passionate about delivering technical excellence and being part of meaningful engineering projects, this could be your next step.
The Role & Your Impact
As an Automation Specialist, you will play a central role in designing and implementing automation solutions for our CAPEX portfolio. You will contribute from early idea development through design, execution, testing, and final handover.
Your work will ensure robust automation standards across systems and sites, aligning closely with Automation Project Managers to secure high‑quality, compliant, and future‑ready technical solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing automation solutions for CAPEX projects from concept to commissioning
Maintaining and further developing internal automation standards, architecture, and interfaces
Supporting or coordinating internal and external project resources when needed
Ensuring technical alignment with internal standards across all automation deliveries
Participating in cross‑site projects across Denmark and occasionally other European locations
What You’ll Need to Be Successful (Must‑Haves)
Education as Automation Engineer (B.Sc./M.Sc.) or similar technical background
4–10 years of experience within process automation and control systems
Hands‑on experience with ABB 800xA, SattLine, Procos, Aveva, Rockwell, or similar platforms
Experience with ISA‑88 and batch systems (preferred but not mandatory)
Strong communication skills and a proactive, results‑oriented mindset
Ability to ensure clarity around scope, deliverables, and constraints among stakeholders
English proficiency (primary language for design and software development)
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
We value candidates who have experience guiding or coordinating external automation partners and who possess a solid understanding of cross‑site automation integration. We further appreciate a collaborative approach and the ability to foster engagement within project teams. An interest in contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of our automation standards and ways of working will also be considered an asset.
What We Offer
A highly collaborative engineering environment where knowledge‑sharing and teamwork are core values
Opportunities to work on impactful, large‑scale CAPEX projects in Denmark and Europe
A chance to influence and shape the future of automation standards in Novonesis
A supportive team culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
Based at our Roskilde or Avedøre site
Work primarily on‑site in project teams, with flexibility to work from home when tasks allow
Short travel expected for testing and supplier supervision (approx. 4–5 times per year)
Application deadline: 15 April 2026.
Hiring Manager: For more information please contact Hans Christian Wilstrup Johannesen on [email protected].
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore other openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and generous PTO with floating days, with some locations noting separate vacation and sick leave.
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Healthcare Strength — Provides medical and dental insurance, with coverage described as reasonably priced and of good quality in multiple regions.
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Retirement Support — Offers a 401(k) plan with employer matching and structured retirement benefits referenced across roles and postings.
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Novozymes has combined with Chr. Hansen to become Novonesis: linkedin.com/company/novonesis. This global biosolutions company of 10,000 people is transforming how the world produces, consumes and lives. In 30-plus industries, its biosolutions help businesses meet their needs and the needs of our planet. Novozymes was formed in 2000 when Novo Nordisk split into three companies: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novozymes A/S and Novo A/S. Novozymes was the world leader in biological solutions with a commitment to Rethink Tomorrow. It served 130 markets with enzymatic, microbial and advanced protein solutions. The company’s solutions enabled higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits. In December 2022, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen entered into an agreement to create a leading global biosolutions partner by combining the two companies. The goal was to unleash the full potential of biosolutions and generate significant value for all stakeholders and society. The combination was completed on January 29, 2024 and Novonesis was born. The name means ‘a new beginning’ and is derived from the Greek word ‘genesis’. It reflects a new era where we’ll better our world with biology. You can find Novonesis on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/company/novonesis. Novozymes A/S, part of Novonesis Group.
