Automation Engineering M

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As an Automation Engineer, you will work as part of the team to partner with manufacturing to troubleshoot the automated control processes. You will contribute to the successful implementation of system improvement projects and drives improvements around manufacturing KFA (key focus areas) goals including but not limited to people/safety, quality/regulatory/compliance, customer, financials, and operational excellence. This position includes working on weekend shifts. You will report to Manager, Automation Engineering.
Shift Details: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Plus two additional 8-hour shifts during the week (typically Monday & Tuesday, though alternate weekdays may be accommodated based on business needs and manager flexibility)
Weekday start times are generally around 10:00 AM, with some flexibility available
Perform user interventions to ensure that the manufacturing process maintains a continuous flow. Create, updates, and maintains manufacturing SOPs to ensure that they are in-line with the current process steps. Periodically audits manufacturing SOPs and revises them to maintain a rigid connection between control system actions and manual operations.
Solve automation system and manufacturing equipment issues that result in production delays, coordinates and contacts support groups for assistance. This support will include DeltaV, EBM, PLC, EBR, BAS, process, equipment, and instrumentation.
Participate in the execution of Project Record (PR) ownership, DeltaV/EBM/PLC/BAS configuration changes, functional tests, Commissioning Plans, and Qualification Protocols.
Learns EBM and DeltaV control systems and assists the team in day-to-day manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, and change recommendations. Implements actions to prevent reoccurrence - this includes process and equipment issues.
Leads and closes small process improvement projects that relate to DeltaV/EBM/PLC/BAS, manufacturing process, manufacturing equipment, and the operator interaction with the automation system.
Continuously trains the manufacturing operators on the interaction between manufacturing process and automation.
Owns and closes corrective actions related to the automation system; Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Previous exposure to manufacturing, automation, controls systems, or engineering environments preferred.
Experience or familiarity with automation platforms such as DeltaV, PLC systems (Siemens/Rockwell), MES/EBM systems, or Building Automation Systems (BAS) is highly desirable.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to support manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively both verbally and in writing across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively while taking initiative and ownership of assigned tasks and projects.
Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, food & beverage, or other highly automated industries is preferred.
Willingness to support non-traditional shifts, including weekend operations, based on business requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical documentation practices preferred.
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. Required to spend 50% of work time in the manufacturing operations area.
Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing 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.
In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. 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.
#The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. 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. 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.
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