Skilled and motivated mechanical engineer to join our team at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Skilled and motivated mechanical engineer to join our team at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Virum, Denmark

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Posted on: 17/8/2026



















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Skilled and motivated mechanical engineer to
join our team at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Does the idea of using your mechanical
expertise to help build the world’s largest pharmaceutical facilities excite
you? And do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and developing with each
new task in a dynamic project environment? - we’d love to hear from you!

Who we are

We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.

Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.

About the role

We are looking for mechanical experts,
engineers, or machinists to provide our customers with top-tier mechanical
consultancy, ranging from conceptual design and up until installation and
commissioning. You will be a part of a highly skilled and supportive team of
200 colleagues across our 6 mechanical departments, where you will work on
large-scale projects currently in the production phase that will challenge and
develop your skills.

Why do we need you? Our aim
is to assist our customers in establishing efficient, sustainable, and
intelligent facilities for drug production. Your role will be crucial in
delivering top-notch mechanical consultancy, ensuring our customers receive the
best possible service. It’s essential that you have a broad understanding of
mechanical engineering principles and a keen interest in the pharmaceutical
industry to excel in this role.

Location
Kalundborg or Virum


Experience
Minimum 5 Years


Department
Mechanical

How you might spend your days

As Mechanical engineer, you’ll be:

Dimensioning
and specifying pipes, components and equipment

Specifying
and designing tanks

Handling
purchase and supplier contract

Executing
projects in the construction phase using supervision and supervise of
contractors and suppliers

Controlling
of FAT/SAT activities

Conducting
tendering work

Who you are

We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:


Thrive in a workday
that can bring both varied and complex work, which sometimes can be
unpredictable when working on projects

Can communicate
information in a transparent and precise manner to both your manager and
colleagues as well as customers and other relevant stakeholders

Can manage tasks in a structured way while maintaining a positive and persistent approach when facing challenges.

Are curious and openminded to learn new things and comfortable working in an international environment. If currently living abroad, you should be willing to relocate to Denmark.

What you bring to the role

In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:


Solid experience in
design of tanks, pressure equipment, installations, and relatable
engineering challenge

Hold a degree within
mechanical engineering, machinist, or similar technical capabilities that
can be used for specifying components, installations, and the like on
construction sites

Experience from the
process-, pharmaceutical or life science industry is an advantage

Life at NNE.

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.

At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.

We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.

You can read more about the benefits we offer here .

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is
30th September 2026

Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Manager Morten Olsen at
+45 31 91 13 39 or Manager Lars Lundberg Kristensen at +45 30 75 85 34.

Please note:

We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system

You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV

We invite to interviews on a running basis.

Fair hiring:

At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.

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