Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
About the job
Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges involving electrical systems in a purpose-driven environment? Are you motivated by owning critical infrastructure, driving optimizations, and ensuring reliable performance? Then this might be the job for you.
At AGC Biologics, you’ll join a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. As a Senior Electrical/Automation Technician in our PLE Maintenance team, you’ll be a key contributor in maintaining and improving manufacturing and utility systems—directly supporting life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.
In this role, your work directly impacts our ability to deliver high-quality biopharmaceuticals on time—and positions you at the heart of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise helps power life-changing therapies.
About the Team
The PLE Maintenance team in Engineering comprises 12 dedicated technicians, engineers, and coordinators with a strong focus on personal development, collaboration, and high professional standards. We operate with a flat structure where every contribution matters and decisions are made collaboratively. Our culture emphasizes ownership, continuous learning, and mutual support. We work closely together to maintain critical production equipment and promote a safe, innovative, and engaging work environment.
About the Role
As an Electrician in our PLE Maintenance team, you will play a critical role within Engineering by ensuring the reliability and performance of all electrical systems that keep our biopharmaceutical production equipment running around the clock. You will take technical ownership of complex electrical systems and support automation tasks as needed. You will be the team’s key resource when it comes to troubleshooting critical alarms, executing preventive and corrective maintenance, and driving continuous improvements in our electrical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Lead troubleshooting of electrical faults in production and utility equipment, including motors, control panels, and distribution systems
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on legacy and modern equipment, ensuring maximum uptime
Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to plan, execute, and document work orders accurately and on time
Ensure full GMP-compliant documentation for all maintenance activities
Support commissioning of new electrical installations and upgrades
Identify and implement optimizations to improve equipment performance, safety, and energy efficiency
Participate in the on-call and shift rotation to support 24/7 production operations
Your Qualifications
We are looking for a hands-on technician with strong expertise in electrical systems, a structured approach to maintenance, and a commitment to high-quality standards.
Ideally, you must have the following qualifications:
Completed education as an Industrial Electrician or equivalent (e.g., “Elektriker med erfaring fra industri eller procesanlæg”)
Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance
Strong understanding of industrial power systems, motor control, switchboards, and safety standards
Practical knowledge of control panels, frequency converters, and field-level electrical components
Familiarity with CMMS systems for maintenance planning and execution
Experience working in structured, regulated environments—ideally within GMP or similar standards
Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team
The following qualifications will further strengthen your application, but are not essential:
Familiarity with automation systems and PLC fault tracing (e.g., Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley)
Basic understanding of HMI/SCADA systems and distributed control concepts
Able to communicate effectively in both Danish and English
Applications are screened on an ongoing basis. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation for applying to this position. If this sounds like the right challenge for you, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to apply – even if you don’t meet every single requirement. The right mindset matters just as much. If we see a potential match, one of our recruiters will contact you to discuss your application. If you have any questions, please contact Sameer Ahmed (PLE Maintenance Manager) on +45 50 10 63 91 or on LinkedIn.
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.