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Job Description

About the role

In this role you will provide critical daytoday automation engineering support across Formulation Filling Packaging and Utilities operations. You will play a key role in maintaining reliable manufacturing performance by troubleshooting system issues optimizing control strategies and ensuring automation systems operate safely and compliantly. You will also lead and execute automation projects of varying size and complexityranging from system enhancements to full equipment integrationscollaborating closely with crossfunctional teams to deliver solutions that improve process robustness efficiency and digital capability.

How you will contribute

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in programming troubleshooting maintenance and user administration across site automation platforms including AllenBradley PLC Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Siemens S7 and Intellution/Proficy iFix SCADA.

• Apply sound engineering principles to resolve complex issues and lead projects from concept through final design.

• Administer all phases of the control system lifecycle within a regulated GMP environment.

• Develop and implement robust sustainable control strategies using both local and global best practices.

• Create revise and routinely verify system specifications and SOPs for supported automation systems.

• Train endusers on control system functionality and develop supporting training materials across PLCs process controls networks and instrumentation.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) mentoring and guiding automation engineers and technicians.

• Use experience and sound judgment to plan and achieve goals with minimal supervision.

• Implement solutions that reduce User Interventions (UI) and prevent recurrence.

• Independently schedule plan and lead automation projects or major project components including detailed schedules cost estimates business case development and crossfunctional coordination.

• Contribute to cost estimation and capital planning; support financial analysis to justify project investment.

• Investigate customer issues analyze root causes and recommend design improvements through adapted or innovative engineering approaches.

• Manage routine small projects with complex technical features without assistance.

• Provide automation oncall support as part of a 24/7 operation.

• Execute and comply with pharmaceutical change control processes and policies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline with 3 years of PLC automation/controls experience. Prior experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment is preferred.

• Strong foundation in engineering principles with handson experience in automation instrumentation field devices AllenBradley PLCs and Intellution/iFix SCADA.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks manage stakeholder expectations and escalate issues appropriately.

• Clear effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve routine design process and automation engineering challenges.

• Experience training and guiding lessexperienced engineers and facilitating crossfunctional team collaboration with minimal oversight.

• Proven ability to lead projects coordinate contractors and direct technician activities.

• Skilled in organizing and presenting technical and project updates effectively.

• Knowledge of cGxP manufacturing DeltaV and pharmaceutical equipment (autoclaves washers lyophilizers tanks filling lines CIP/SIP systems) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform sedentary work with occasional fieldwork around robotic systems instrumentation wiring and control panels.

• Capability to lift push pull or carry up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment

• May work in controlled or classified spaces requiring special gowning.

• May occasionally work in loud environments requiring hearing protection.

• Possible exposure to chemicals such as alcohols acids buffers and celite with required PPE.

• Ability to work extended hours weekends or holidays as needed including availability outside standard business hours.

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

• Flexible Work Paths

• Tuition reimbursement

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.

Empowering our people to shine:

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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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.

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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 actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.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. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive per calendar year up to 80 hours of sick time and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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.

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