Automation Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (PLC / HMI / SCADA)

Sandved, Denmark | Full-time, Permanent | International Travel: 10–30 days/year

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer passionate about cutting-edge pharmaceutical technologies and end-to-end automation? Join a global leader in pharma machinery manufacturing that plays a key role in making essential medicines accessible and safe.

We’re looking for a driven professional with a solid background in PLC programming and automation design to help engineer sophisticated solutions for pharmaceutical production lines — from concept to commissioning.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll join an experienced, tight-knit automation team where your expertise will support the full lifecycle of high-end machinery projects, including:

• Designing and developing PLC software (Siemens TIA and/or Rockwell)

• Configuring HMI and SCADA systems for pharma-grade equipment

• Collaborating on project phases from early concept through FAT/SAT and final delivery

• Supporting complex automation systems for global pharma and medtech clients

• Contributing to ongoing standardization, documentation, and tech innovation

What You Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in automation engineering or PLC programming

• Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Automation

• Familiar with HMI/SCADA design, ideally in a pharma or medtech context

• Background in Automation Technology, Engineering, Industrial Electrics, or similar

• Passion for automation and continuous learning

• Bonus if you’ve worked with PackML

• Fluent in English and Danish, both written and spoken

• Willing to travel internationally for project phases (~10–30 days/year)

What’s In It For You

• Join a company powering the next generation of pharmaceutical innovation

• Contribute to critical machinery that impacts global health and safety

• Work with a skilled and motivated team that values collaboration and innovation

• Strong salary package with pension, healthcare, and lunch plan

• Excellent development opportunities — both technical and leadership

• Friendly, inclusive workplace with regular social and team-building events