Automation Manager

Location
Herning, Denmark

Job Category
Production

Deadline
January 07, 2026

Role and impact
As Automation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a zero-harm safety culture and enforcing the highest standards of automation within one of Denmark's most advanced factories. You will oversee and prioritize deliverables as projects transition to operations, ensuring knowledge transfer, enforcing adequate automation levels and compliance with all relevant laws and standards.

As a key member of the technical leadership team, you will lead and develop a dedicated group of 4 automation engineers, fostering continuous professional growth and a collaborative environment. Your responsibilities include managing and prioritizing all automation activities, identifying new projects and improvements, and acting as a stakeholder in CAPEX -projects.

You will also build strong relationships with key vendors, drive the implementation of robust standards and processes, and stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in automation. Risk analysis, assessment, and mitigation will be central to your role, ensuring the ongoing reliability and safety of automation on site.

What you will bring
You bring excellent communication skills and a self-motivated approach, thriving under pressure and demonstrating initiative in all tasks. Your strong knowledge and experience within industrial automation are complemented by proven team leadership skills, enabling you to guide your team to deliver on objectives.

Experience in a similar role is highly valued, and your ability to manage complex automation environments, maintain stakeholder relations, and ensure compliance with industry standards will be key to your success. Your collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement will help drive the department forward.

Why join us
At Topsoe, you will be part of a pioneering company at the forefront of the energy transition. Our expansive Power-to-X portfolio is the result of decades of exploration, testing, and refinement, driving the shift toward a secure and diversified energy future. Backed by extensive research and real-world expertise, you will have the opportunity to work with breakthrough technologies and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable energy. Join us to collaborate with passionate colleagues, access continuous learning, and make a tangible impact on global energy landscapes. Together, we are redefining what is possible for tomorrow.

Your new team
You will be the Manager for a team consisting of four highly skilled Automation Engineers, and together, you will be responsible for all automation in a factory recognized for its advanced automation level, offering a dynamic and challenging environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are at the core.

How you can apply
If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your documents in Danish.

Please contact Anders Vinther, email [email protected] if you want to know more about the position.

Application deadline: 07.01.2026

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks, requests for criminal records, and contact with references.

To headhunters: Thank you for your interest in our company. However, we would like to inform you that we have a dedicated internal team managing our recruitment process. We kindly request that you refrain from reaching out to us regarding potential candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

About us
Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.
Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals.

We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.