Develop robust calibration and preventive maintenance strategies.
Lead investigations into system deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Stay current with biopharmaceutical industry best practices and emerging technologies.
May serve as Project Manager on small capital projects (less than $1M).
Partner with cross-functional teams to successfully execute engineering initiatives.
Complete required training within established timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring to Takeda
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
0 or more years of engineering or related experience with increasing responsibilities is required.
Experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
A Chemical Engineering degree is preferred.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Experience working in an FDA-regulated industry utilizing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of core engineering principles, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and mass transfer, is preferred.
Familiarity with the operation, support, or design of bioreactors, centrifugation, chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, autoclaves, clean utilities, or HVAC systems is preferred.
Basic knowledge of process automation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, and controls is highly desirable.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project is required.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cross-functional environment is required.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, including knowing when to escalate issues, are required.
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:
In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking throughout the facility.
May occasionally climb ladders.
May be required to lift up to 25lbs.
Requires participation in 24/7 on-call support rotation with other automation and process engineering personnel.
May occasionally be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, booties, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection. Removal of makeup and jewelry would also be required at times.
Infrequent travel but may approach 25% during project activities.
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.
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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
Brooklyn Park, MN
U.S. Base Salary Range
$71,800.00 - $112,860.00
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.
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EEO Statement
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.
Locations
Brooklyn Park, MN
