Senior Technology Specialist, Automation and Digitalization, Novonesis, Avedøre
Chromologics
IT
Denmark · Copenhagen, Denmark · Basque Country, Spain · 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
Interested in a career that matters?
Our newly formed department at Site Avedøre is home to a team of 7–10 Project Managers and Specialists who are passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing. We drive CAPEX projects, pilot emerging technologies such as robotics, advanced sensors, and water‑removal solutions, and solve complex cross‑functional challenges. Every project we deliver directly supports Novonesis’ Future Factory strategy — enabling smarter, safer, and more efficient production.
The Role & Your Impact
As a Senior Technology Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing automation and digitalization across fermentation, recovery, solid processing, and finished goods production. You will act as User Manager (UM) in automation- and technology-driven investment projects, ensuring solutions meet user needs, GMP, EHS, and engineering standards. Your work will enable intelligent manufacturing and more data‑driven production systems.
Your Key Responsibilities Include
Contact: For more information, please contact Casper Giedo on 60 43 34 85.
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
Our newly formed department at Site Avedøre is home to a team of 7–10 Project Managers and Specialists who are passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing. We drive CAPEX projects, pilot emerging technologies such as robotics, advanced sensors, and water‑removal solutions, and solve complex cross‑functional challenges. Every project we deliver directly supports Novonesis’ Future Factory strategy — enabling smarter, safer, and more efficient production.
The Role & Your Impact
As a Senior Technology Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing automation and digitalization across fermentation, recovery, solid processing, and finished goods production. You will act as User Manager (UM) in automation- and technology-driven investment projects, ensuring solutions meet user needs, GMP, EHS, and engineering standards. Your work will enable intelligent manufacturing and more data‑driven production systems.
Your Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading or providing technical support for automation projects across multiple manufacturing areas.
- Exploring and implementing robotics, vision systems, and new technologies in collaboration with external partners.
- Driving automation solutions for intralogistics (AGV, automated warehouses, RFID/QR/WMS integration).
- Ensuring seamless integration with MES, DCS, SCADA/ERP, and other enterprise systems.
- Acting as UM from definition → design → execution → handover, ensuring project outcomes and benefits are achieved.
- Developing high‑quality IA documents (URS, charters, justifications) and strengthening cross‑functional collaboration.
- Piloting and scaling new automation initiatives that form the backbone of our future factory setup.
- Minimum B.Sc. in chemical/processing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial automation, or similar.
- 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience as User Manager in automation projects, including robotics and vision systems.
- Strong familiarity with PLC/SCADA, DCS, MES, and data-driven manufacturing environments.
- Experience with automated material‑handling systems (AGV, AS/RS) and identification technologies (RFID, barcodes) is preferred.
- Strong project management and stakeholder‑communication skills.
- Good English skills (oral, written, listening).
- Core competencies needed for success: collaboration, stakeholder management, adaptability, curiosity.
- A strong interest in intelligent manufacturing and emerging production technologies.
- Experience developing guidelines or best practices for automation or digitalization projects.
- A proactive, curious mindset — someone who enjoys exploring new solutions and bringing ideas to life.
- A chance to shape the future of automation at one of Novonesis’ key production sites.
- Close collaboration with passionate specialists and project managers in a growth‑oriented environment.
- Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technologies and contribute to major strategic initiatives.
- A culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and cross‑functional teamwork.
- On‑site role following Novonesis’ office‑first approach.
- Flexible working hours within a 37‑hour workweek.
- Limited travel expected.
Contact: For more information, please contact Casper Giedo on 60 43 34 85.
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