Engineer – CIP at Novo Nordisk Engineering
Does the idea of contributing to CIP solutions on some of the largest pharmaceutical projects excite you? And do you thrive in a role where technical curiosity, customer interaction, and collaboration go hand in hand? Then you’ll fit right in.

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 an Engineer with interest in Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) to join our “Utility & Solvents” discipline at NNE. In this role, CIP is your primary technical focus.

You will act as a CIP engineer, supporting projects from early concept and design through commissioning, qualification, and handover. You will contribute to defining CIP philosophies, cleaning strategies, and system designs that ensure GMP compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainability. All our work is project-based, giving you continuous opportunities to influence technical decisions, support customers and collaborate with colleagues within the CIP discipline.

Depending on project needs, your workplace will be at our office in Virum, Kalundborg, or at customer sites, and you should expect regular travel between locations

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How you might spend your days
As a CIP Engineer, you will:

• Design, specify, and deliver CIP systems across all project phases, from concept and detailed design to commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Define CIP strategies, cleaning concepts, and design philosophies in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Prepare and review CIP-related PFDs, P&IDs, URSs, and technical specifications.
• Optimize CIP systems with focus on cleanability, robustness, sustainability, and lifecycle cost.
  
• Collaborate closely with automation teams on control strategies, sequences, and CIP recipes.
  
• Support and participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities.

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:

• Approach challenges with curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset
  
• Work in a structured way and focus on delivering results
  
• Take a customer-oriented, consulting-based approach
  
• Collaborate effectively on team-based projects

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:

• A degree in engineering, for example chemical, mechanical, biotechnology, process engineering, or similar.
  
• Recently graduated or soon-to-graduate engineer with an interest in CIP systems, utilities, process equipment, or pharmaceutical production.
  
• Basic understanding of GMP principles, or a strong motivation to learn GMP regulations and industry standards related to CIP.
  
• Interest in learning how CIP systems are developed across project phases, from concept and design to commissioning, qualification, and handover.
  
• Experience from student projects, internships, thesis work, or a project-driven environment 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 .LONG

Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Department Manager Fatemeh Hashemi, 30757500.

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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Application Deadline: 6/21/2026

Location: Denmark - Virum