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Senior Automation Engineer
| Company | Takeda |
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| Location | Lexington, MA, USA |
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| Salary | $86500 – $135960 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent degree
- 5 to 8 years of relevant industrial controls experience and demonstrated accomplishments
- Proficiency with Microsoft products; as the need arises – TrackWise experience would be ideal
- Experience in a cGMP Engineering role within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other FDA regulated industry
- Proficient understanding of instrumentation, and its configuration, Industrial Control networking such as Ethernet IP, Profibus, or AS-I networks
- Programmable Logic Controller or Distributive Control System programming, and Data Historian and Report Configuration
- Expertise in at least one and Knowledge in multiple relevant automation system such as Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms, Delta V DCS platform, Schneider Electric or Johnson Controls BMS platforms, iFix, Factory Talk, or ignition SCADA systems, 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 principles in various engineering disciplines (e.g. process engineering, plant engineering, automation engineering), facility design and Good Engineering Practice (GEP)
- Demonstrated experience with the application of project management methodology and delivering solutions that meet business objectives for complex programs
- Experience with batch and manufacturing operations in pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries
- Experience with ISA-S88, ISA-S95, and ASTM 2500 principals
- Understanding of AF Analytics and SIMCA Software
- Virtualized Server Infrastructure and Networking technologies
- Demonstrate competence in the understanding of OSI API OPCDA, EMDVB, PI-PI, RDBMS, EVT, UFL interfaces
Responsibilities
- You will be a primary contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Control System Platforms, supporting Mass Bio groups such as Manufacturing, Engineering, and Facilities
- Provide support to the front-line automation operations team for manufacturing processes
- Be responsible for system performance, continuous improvement, and large-scale improvement efforts
- Develop expertise in assigned automation platforms and be a consultant to engineering and site leadership on design, policies, and best practices
- Support troubleshooting and issue resolution for operations, including participating 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 and safety deviations, establishing root causes using advanced tools and designing corrective actions (CAPAs)
- Conduct complex data analysis to track equipment performance using tools like PI Historian, Minitab, Spotfire, and PowerBI
- Lead automation system projects, including design, testing, and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with strategic site priorities
- Collaborate with external vendors for new technology integration and system maintenance, leveraging industry standards (e.g., ISA S-88, S-95) and tools like COMOS and Veeva
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
