Equipment Engineer

Are you passionate about production equipment, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation drive success? If so, Bavarian Nordic is looking for an Equipment Engineer to join our dedicated team.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that production equipment in BNK-DS operates efficiently, complies with regulatory standards, and supports high-quality

manufacturing.

Your tasks will include:

• Equipment Responsibility: Overseeing production equipment, including maintenance, calibration, and compliance with BNK-cGMP requirements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Writing, reviewing, and approving FMECA, URS, IQ/OQ qualification documents, SOPs, and non-GxP documentation.
• Quality & Process Improvement: Managing change requests, deviations, CAPAs, and driving systematic problem-solving initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Leading and participating in initiatives aimed at optimizing equipment, automation, and EHS aspects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with various departments to ensure smooth operation and efficient workflows.
• Project Involvement: Acting as a Project Manager and/or work package owner (WPO) for relevant projects targeted equipment or process improvements.
• Shutdown Planning: Supporting the planning and execution of maintenance shutdown periods.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who embodies the "BN DNA"—a can-do attitude combined with a strong sense of collaboration and accountability. The ideal candidate has:

• Compliance as a core part of daily work.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment (preferred).
• A keen interest in production equipment and how it all works.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work effectively across departments and collaborate with colleagues on all levels.
• Experience from a production environment (preferred).
• Fluency in Danish and English.
• A relevant academic or technical background with industry experience.

About The Team

The Engineering team consists of 9 engineers in total, with various backgrounds and skills sets, all participating in and contributing to efficient days where humor, dialog and mutual respect are corner stones.

The team is part of Drug Substance Technical Service, which also has two teams of maintenance and calibration technicians, supporting two production facilities.

The Engineering team is seated together in an open office environment but frequently visit the production areas to support productions and technicians in various activities.

What We Offer

At Bavarian Nordic, you will be part of a growing, global biotechnology company with a strong purpose. We offer an opportunity to make a difference by contributing to the delivery of life-saving vaccines that protect public health worldwide.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Play a critical role in ensuring the timely availability of our vaccines.
• Agile and Collaborative Culture: Work in an environment that encourages teamwork, flexibility, and shared success.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in a global setting.
• Global Impact: Contribute to our mission to protect and empower lives across the world.

About The Team

You will become part of an engaged and well-functioning team where helpfulness and good collaboration are a natural part of everyday work. We maintain a positive and informal atmosphere, supporting each other and fostering a great team spirit – even when the pace is high. Our team consists of skilled and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about their work and take pride in delivering high quality. Together, we create an environment where there is room for both professional development and a good laugh along the way.

Caught your interest?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Simply click the "APPLY" button on the right side of the page and you will be redirected to our application form. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

Founded in 1994, we have 30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! 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.

www.bavarian-nordic.com