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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer II

Location: Lexington, MA (Hybrid)

About the role:

You will be a technical leader in the development, testing and maintenance of data automation systems, in the Data Automation group. As a technical leader, you will examine the needs to provide advanced subject matter expertise and will architect solutions for data infrastructure, integration, and informatics. You will be a primary liaison between Manufacturing/Facility clients and external engineering resources. You will report to Associate Director, Data Automation.

How you will contribute:

• Architect and implements data systems, and data integration solutions for MA Biologics Operations.
• Implement multiple functional system integration projects for MA Biologics Operations.
• Become the system owner of the multi-site Mettler Toledo LabX system.
• Become a subject matter expert for SAIL (Standard Automation Integration Layer), built on the Emerson Inmation platform.
• Apply the above systems to complete strategic deliverables in the digital roadmap, and deliver process data aggregation and informatics.
• Conduct customer/project workshops to analyze user requirements through client interviews and documentation analysis, and define functional requirements.
• Provide functional project execution leadership.
• Provide training to colleagues on automation system administration and usage.
• Accountable for the successful application of technology in the organization and for developing customer relationships.
• Develop processes, procedures and tools used in the execution of projects.
• Experience with PI Historian, Emerson Inmation, and Mettler Toledo LabX.
• Background in Automation including SCADA, PLC, OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians and DCS Based control systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, iFix).
• Experience with cGMP validation procedures, including generating and building validation test protocols.

What you bring to Takeda:

• BS degree in an Engineering field (e.g. Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering).
• 8 years Automation/Operational Technology experience.
• Design, and deployment experience with data systems (PI, IP21, Crystal Reports, rtReports) and data integration solutions (OPC, Kepware, Matrikon, LabX, WebAPI, etc.).
• Deployment experience with manufacturing/process/plant automation solutions (e.g. DeltaV, ControlLogix, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in cGMP.
• Experience with Validation and Qualification procedures, including: developing user requirements, performing risk assessments, and test scripts for automation projects.
• Demonstrate understanding of Windows OS, Networking & System Security Fundamentals as well as knowledge of S88, S95, MES, ERP, etc.

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 time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

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. In this role, 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/or 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 that will 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.

This posting excludes Colorado applicants.

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