Senior IoT Engineer

Would you like to play a pivotal role in building IoT and Logistics automation solutions for the laboratory, encompassing the integration of IoT technologies and interfacing with Laboratory instruments, IoT devices and scientific subsystems? Do you want to use your expertise in IoT, Industrial automation and cloud technologies to shape the future of scientific research and discovery? 

We are looking for a Senior IoT Engineer to join our Life Sciences Lab of the Future team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Lab of the Future team and influence how IT technology can help drive innovation in scientific labs and processes, taking them to the next level using of IoT, automation, and digital twin technologies.

Join our dynamic team as we revolutionize the future of the life sciences laboratory through cutting-edge automation and integration technologies. To start your life-changing career in driving innovation and efficiency in laboratory operations, apply today! 

The position

As a Senior IoT Engineer, you will join a project team working on the Lab of the Future, where innovation meets cutting-edge technology and scientific advancement. By becoming part of our dynamic team, you will have impact on the future of scientific research and discovery. 

In this role you will have the chance to:

• Design and implement solutions enabling IoT and automation capabilities within laboratory environments for operational monitoring and efficiency of scientific processes.
• Integrate IoT technologies to track scientific entities (samples/instruments/consumables) using RFID, UWB, BLE, and other IoT stack/technologies.
• Integrate IoT sensors/devices and scientific instruments for condition monitoring of laboratory environments, instruments and Storage units.
• Build IoT edge platform to run vision AI and edge workloads in laboratory environments.
• Contribute to design and development of Lab floor automation capabilities for material handling in Labs – Material handling equipment automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automation systems with existing scientific subsystems and processes.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we imagine you have:

• Minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or similar field and proven experience (3+ years) in integration technologies and designing solutions for automation.
• Experience in IoT and cloud technologies, industrial/lab automation in manufacturing, labs, warehouse automation, or similar environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Python or similar.
• Knowledge in working with AWS or Azure IoT and cloud services combined with proficiency in CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Containerization.
• Familiarity with industrial and communication protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, SparkPlugB, RFID, BLE, UWB etc. for seamless integration with IoT devices.
• Working knowledge of network concepts, compute infrastructure, and monitoring tools to support the automation environment. 

If you have experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data integration it will be an advantage. If not, this role can be your opportunity to gain it. Other qualifications that would make you a perfect candidate include knowledge of network architectures, security protocols, edge computing, and PLC/instrument integration. Additionally, proven expertise in seamlessly integrating cloud platforms, particularly Azure or AWS, with operational technologies (OT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)to foster scalable, secure, and efficient lab environments will be a big plus. While knowledge of regulatory requirements in the life sciences industry will be the cherry on top. 

About the department 

Connected Research Labs in Digital, Data & IT - Research & Early Development (DDIT-RED) supports the strategic digital transformation of our R&ED organization. The primary mission of the department is to connect our research labs globally through standardized processes, systems and practices, as well as partake in executing on our Future Research Lab aspiration. 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that. 

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 67,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk. Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations. 

Every day, our thousands of digital experts work in all areas of technology. We navigate the tech spectrum from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. All to make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. How? Go explore at TechLife at Novo Nordisk.

Deadline

31 July 2025

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.