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Job Description As a Senior Automation Engineer II, you will provide operational and project support for the Utilities Automation infrastructure. You may participate in a rotating after-hour process control support function. We ask that you become familiar with the manufacturing process, utilities generation or operations. Support capital and continues improvement (CI) projects involving EBM, PLC's or distributed Control Systems- with software changes adhering to change control requirements. You will support the EBM Siemens Solution, OSI-PI plant historian, reporting tools, Control System network (Cisco communication devices) and others.
You will report to the Automation Associate Director - Engineering in Social Circle, GA.
How you will contribute:
Responsibilities:- Coordinate the EBM Team and projects and expected to make suggestions on improvements based on supporting data, technical knowledge, engineering principles and current industry practices.
- Manage EBM activities for capital projects and lead the planning of EBM automation activities for operational activities and capital projects by working in teams as the Engineering lead/representative for the EBM automation area.
- Define project scopes, prepare time or cost estimates, and provide justification for operational initiative and capital budget and manage spending of approved operational and capital automation project funds.
- Complete projects within the timeline and budget objectives.
- Maintain written Stand Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to project assignments and maintain technical support specifications (Design/Functional/System) related to project assignments.
- Supervise contractors and junior level engineering personnel on project and operational support activities.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement for increasing job knowledge and proficiency related to engineering in the biopharmaceutical industry and technical understanding; stay current with biopharmaceutical industry best practices and technologies. Evaluate customer problems or requirements and address those through the system solutions or design.
- Design and implement changes to EBM or automation systems while adhering to pharmaceutical validation and change control standards. Troubleshoot and diagnose control system problems.
- Perform event's investigation related to EBM automation system and implement the corrective and preventive action required to address the event. Perform hardware/software modifications, and system functional specification updates. Prepare standard operating procedures for all control equipment. Mentor Automation Engineers - EBM.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements- Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 8+ years, of related automation/controls experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment is required.
- Programming/design "hands-on" experience with EBM, Computer system programming and control system is required:
- Experience configuring, troubleshooting and using Windows Operating Systems, Networking, virtualization and Databases for Control System Applications
- Experience with data historians (like OSI-PI), MS-SQL and reporting tools are desirable.
- Experience supporting of control systems in the Bio- Pharma industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Technology, Mathematic or Engineering
- 10+ years of related work experience with 1+ years as a supervisor.
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Must have demonstrated experience implementing automation, control Electronic Batch Record system projects, and supporting operating facility, on a FDA-regulated manufacturing environment; Knowledge of core principles in multiple information Technology and engineering disciplines including manufacturing (i.e cell culture/fractionation purification/aseptic filling/packaging/cGMP facility design, electronic batch record); Display an understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside primary area of expertise; communicate with teams and management on recommended course of action; experienced using MS Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MSVisio and MS Project; Can lead Engineering or computer system projects and coordinate contractors for projects; Direct manufacturing operations and biotechnology process experience: Be able to work in a team-based environment; Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, industrial controllers, instrumentation, control, computer system or network; Work in a team environment.
Internal and External Contacts Internal - Manufacturing Operation, Engineering Teams, Information Technology, Manufacturing Areas, QC Lab and warehouse.
External - Control Vendors, Regulatory Agencies
Work Environment Will occasionally work in a cleanroom environment and wear special garments (requires removal of make-up and jewelry); Must occasionally wear personal protective equipment (e.g. hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs) due to safety requirements in specific areas; Will occasionally be exposed to dust, gases, and fumes, moving equipment and machinery; Will occasionally work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, caustics, buffers, bleach and celite that may require respiratory protection; May occasionally climb ladders and stairs to higher elevations; May work weekends, evenings, and off-hours, extended periods of time.
What Takeda can offer you:
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
- Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and volunteering
- Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
- Family Planning Support
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
Important Considerations At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way. You may:
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
- 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
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.
In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.
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
U.S. Base Salary Range: $108,500.00 - $170,500.00
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.
U.S. based e mployee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and/ or l ong- t erm incentive s . U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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