Automation Engineer

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, apply for the position as Automation Engineer in Site Engineering at Bavarian Nordic!

In Short

As an Automation Engineer, you will play a key role linking our production, equipment, technicians, and IT department. You will be part of our cross-site automation support team, with an initial focus on automation support for our Fill & Finish facility.

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, and IT—takes ownership of ensuring that the automation functionality performs as intended. This includes both documentation responsibilities and the practical hardware/software aspects.

The role balances day-to-day operational support with participation in a wide range of projects, from smaller optimization tasks to larger upgrade initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to production to ensure stable and reliable operation
• Independently and/or in collaboration with others drive projects involving updates, improvements, and troubleshooting on equipment and systems
• Lead or contribute to deviations, change controls, and root cause analyses
• Perform qualification activities including IQ/OQ and support PQ
• Support a high documentation and compliance level through strong GMP practices, structure, and proactive initiatives

Together We Succeed – Want to Join Us?

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 automation and control of our production equipment
• Works collaboratively, seeks solutions, and communicates clearly
• Speaks and writes Danish fluently and has good English skills
   

Experience with 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)
• Industrial communication (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP)
• Data integration technologies (OPC UA, SQL, MES, Historian)
• Virtual environments (VMware)
• IT infrastructure (Active Directory, network, storage)
• Basic electrical design (P&ID, electrical diagrams, control schematics)

Why Choose Us?

You will join a strong team spirit 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

Application 

As part of the recruitment process, we ask you to prepare a short motivation text where you:

• Motivate your interest in the role as Automation Engineer at Bavarian Nordic.

• Address the competencies and experiences requested in the job posting. 

• Conclude with a short reflection on why you are a strong match for the role.

Apply by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your CV.

Please note that for this position, we do not support any relocation packages. 

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position. 

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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