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As our Principal Solutions specialist within Distributed Control Systems, you will lead our automation development in critical capacity projects worldwide. You will set the direction for global solutions within ABB 800xA system development and set the global guardrails for application coding standardization. You will together with key internal stakeholders, define global standards and better practices for 800xA in CAPEX projects and aid in execution.
Global Advanced Solutions is a newly established function within Global Automation, that designs innovative solutions within automation and factory digitalization. We define and own global process control strategies and standards for hardware and applications development, together with domain specific architecture requirements and technical leadership.
What you will own
- Global 800xA solution development and standardization, incl. hardware and applications development.
- Development of an automation roadmap for select sites within DCS
- Better practice architecture to enable efficient scalability worldwide
- DCS anchor point for site-based automation activities like system modernization and migration plans
- Greenfield DCS standards and technologies for imminent execution
In this role you’ll make impact by
- Shaping the future for DCS in Novonesis
- Ensuring design consistency of 800xA across sites and regions
- Building and outlining the automation journey together with our future factory program
- Participating in the annual investment planning process and ensuring that operational input is collected and sufficiently matured
- Functioning as the dominant technical expect for 800xA and owning the 800xA community
Key stakeholders you will work with
- Production stakeholders of all levels, from operators to the regional VPs.
- Automation Stakeholders within Global Advanced Solutions and Global Automation
- Technology and project management stakeholders within Engineering
- IT stakeholders within IT architecture and core infrastructure
- Strategic stakeholders within the Future Factory program
To succeed, you must hold
- Minimum B.Sc. supplemented with more than 8 years of technical expertise
- Minimum 5 years of experience within automation in industrial applications, including brownfield and greenfield installation activities
- Willingness to travel globally 5 weeks per year
- Profound knowledge of 800xA system and application development
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated mastery in cross-functionally work and building relations with stakeholders at all organizational levels in addition to excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record of successful 800xA automation projects in an industrial setting
Location: Bagsværd, Copenhagen
Application deadline: 18th May, 2026
Contact: If you you have any questions regarding the role or team, please reach out to Head of Global Advanced Solutions, Andreas Schack Fabricius 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.
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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
Skills Required
- Minimum B.Sc. supplemented with more than 8 years of technical expertise
- Minimum 5 years of experience within automation in industrial applications
- Profound knowledge of 800xA system and application development
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Proven track record of successful 800xA automation projects in an industrial setting
What We Do
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.
