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Job Description

About the role:

You will be a team member of the Automation Engineering group. This group ensures that the manufacturing equipment/systems and Automation systems used in the manufacture, storage, testing, and distribution of Takeda products are fit for purpose observing Takeda standards and industry regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for operational, maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration or programming of site automation systems servicing the manufacturing and utilities areas. You will support the site automation system Siemens Simatic IT EBR (SIEMENS OPCENTER PHARMA) and others, but the primary service will be the Site EBM/MES – Siemens IT EBR (SIEMENS OPCENTER PHARMA) system. The Engineer will implement area and system improvements through strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cGMP's in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility, and you will report to the Automation EBM Manager - Automation Engineering.

How you will contribute:

+ Develop Automation skills and expand your Engineering toolkit to support ongoing operations

+ Understands the basics of Manufacturing Execution System/Electronic Batch Record and their operations with guidance.

+ Uses SIEMENS OPCENTER PHARMA following detailed instructions, requiring guidance at every step

+ Interacts with DCS/DeltaV/PCS following specific instructions. ​

+ Understands the interaction between electrical and mechanical systems with guidance.

+ Writes recipe programs in SIEMENS OPCENTER PHARMA, heavily relying on example codes.

+ Executes basic vba/sql commands from tutorials, with minimal practical experience.

+ Follows algorithm instructions step-by-step, with heavy reliance on guidelines.

+ Performs tasks in SIEMENS OPCENTER PHARMA following detailed instructions.

+ Troubleshoots simple problems following step-by-step guidelines.

+ Performs automation tasks under direct supervision, understanding the technologies involved minimally.

+ Support the 24/7 production with on-call support on a rotating schedule with a customer-focused mindset to ensure product is continually delivered to our patients

+ Design, implement, validate, and deploy changes using GMP/GDP and Automation Change Management principles

+ Develop cross-functional partnerships with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Validation, and Process

+ Troubleshoot emergent operational issues in collaboration with peers in Process Engineering, Facilities, and Manufacturing

+ Work with vendors and Automation team to implement projects and initiatives

What You Bring to Takeda:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, sciences, mathematic, or computer technology required. Some related experience preferred.

+ Programming/scripting skills. Knowledge of the systems software development life cycle.

+ Must have experience using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

+ Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team-based environment.

+ Must display a willingness to learn and improve.

+ Can work on shift for issue escalation support.

+ You will require participation in a rotating after-hour process control support function.

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. You may:

+ May wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.

+ Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.

+ Work in a cold, wet environment.

+ Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.

+ Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

More About Us:

+ At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company to inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

+ Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

$70,000.00 - $110,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._

Locations

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes