Senior Automation Engineer Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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Role:

As aSenior Automation Engineer, you will work in a hybrid position andbe part of the Automation engineering group located at theMassachusetts Biological Operations (MBO) site of TakedaPharmaceutical Co. Ltd. The scope of responsibility will includeoperational, and project support of PLC, DCS, ManufacturingExecution systems, and ancillary data systems used to control andcollect data for various building and manufacturing unitoperations. The main manufacturing systems include incubators,bioreactors, chromatography skids, filtration skids, media andbuffer preparation vessels, intermediate totes, CIP and causticdistribution skids, COP washers, and autoclaves. You will report toAutomation Lead.

How you will contribute:

You will be a primarycontact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Control SystemPlatforms, supporting Mass Bio groups such as Manufacturing,Engineering, and Facilities. Provide support to the front-lineautomation operations team for manufacturing processes. Beresponsible for system performance, continuous improvement, andlarge-scale improvement efforts. Develop expertise in assignedautomation platforms and be a consultant to engineering and siteleadership on design, policies, and best practices. Supporttroubleshooting and issue resolution for operations, includingparticipating in an on-call rotation for immediate assistance.

Execute work orders in Maximo following Good Engineering Practices(GEP), GAMP, and cGMP. Investigate and document compliance andsafety deviations, establishing root causes using advanced toolsand designing corrective actions (CAPAs). Conduct complex dataanalysis to track equipment performance using tools like PIHistorian, Minitab, Spotfire, and PowerBI. Lead automation systemprojects, including design, testing, and lifecycle management,ensuring alignment with strategic site priorities. Collaborate withexternal vendors for new technology integration and systemmaintenance, leveraging industry standards (e.g., ISA

S-88, S-95

)and tools like COMOS and Veeva. What you bring to

Takeda:

B.S./M.S.in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences,or equivalent degree 5 to 8 years of relevant industrial controlsexperience and demonstrated accomplishments Proficiency withMicrosoft products; as the need arises

• TrackWise experience wouldbe ideal.

Experience in a cGMP Engineering role withinpharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other FDA regulated industry.

Proficient understanding of instrumentation, and its configuration,Industrial Control networking such as Ethernet IP, Profibus, orAS-I networks. Programmable Logic Controller or DistributiveControl System programming, and Data Historian and ReportConfiguration. Expertise in at least oneand Knowledge in multiplerelevant automation system such as Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCplatforms, Delta V DCS platform, Schneider Electric or JohnsonControls BMS platforms,iFix, Factory Talk, or ignition SCADAsystems, data systems (PI, IP21, Crystal Reports, rtReports, etc.)and data integration solutions (OPC, Kepware, Matrikon, LabX,WebAPI, etc.) Demonstrated experience of Windows OS, Networking &System Security Fundamentals In-depth knowledge of core principlesin various engineering disciplines (e.g. process engineering, plantengineering, automation engineering), facility design and GoodEngineering Practice (GEP) Demonstrated experience with theapplication of project management methodology and deliveringsolutions that meet business objectives for complex programs.

Experience with batch and manufacturing operations inpharmaceutical and Biotech Industries Experience with ISA-S88,ISA-S95, and

ASTM 2500

principals Understanding of AF Analytics andSIMCA Software Virtualized Server Infrastructure and Networkingtechnologies Demonstrate competence in the understanding of

OSI APIOPCDA, EMDVB, PI-PI, RDBMS, EVT, UFL

interfaces

ImportantConsiderations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliverquality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in ourmanufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering thequality of the product. In this role, you may: Work in a controlledenvironment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothingover the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may includeadditional hearing protection for loud areas. Need to remove allmake-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificialfingernails while in the manufacturing environment. Work in a cold,wet environment. Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or beasked to work supplemental hours, as necessary. Work aroundchemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that mayrequire respiratory protection. This role is consider Hybrid at theMassachusetts Biological Operations (MBO) site of TakedaPharmaceutical Co. Ltd., A successful candidate will be required tobe on-site a minimum of 3 days per week and as business needsrequire and available for on-call support 24/7. Required to carry acellular device and be available to support requirements at allsites. Ability to work at all Takeda MABIOPs locations (Cambridge,N Reading, Belmont and Lexington) More about us: At Takeda, we aretransforming patient care through the development of novelspecialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient supportprograms. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire andempower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as aGlobal Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encouragesinnovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. Wefoster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teamsare united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health anda Brighter Future to people around the world.

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TakedaCompensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is animportant factor as you consider the next step in your career. Weare committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive tobe more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA

• MA•Lexington•

BIO OPS U.S.

Base Salary Range:

$86,500.00

• $135,960.

00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipatedrange for this position. The actual base salary offered may dependon a variety of factors, including the qualifications of theindividual applicant for the position, years of relevantexperience, specific and unique skills, level of educationattained, certifications or other professional licenses held, andthe location in which the applicant lives and/or from which theywill be performing the job.

The actual base salary offered will bein accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for thejob location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-termand/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible toparticipate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan andcompany match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basiclife insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteertime off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.

U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendaryear, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible toaccrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda isproud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce andproviding equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenshipstatus, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or otherprotected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state andlocal laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations USA

• MA•Lexington•BIO OPS Worker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It isunlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detectortest as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Anemployer who violates this law shall be subject to criminalpenalties and civil liability.