Sr. Automation Engineer II

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Job Description
About the role:
You will be a team member of the Automation Engineering group. The Automation Engineering group ensures that the manufacturing equipment/systems and Automation systems used in the manufacture, storage, testing, and distribution of Shire products are fit for purpose following Takeda standards and industry regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for operational, maintenance and troubleshooting support for site automation systems including manufacturing and utilities equipment such as: process tanks, Clean in Place (CIP), parts washers, chromatography, ultrafiltration, aseptic fill line equipment, packaging systems, centrifuges, filter presses, water systems, chillers, chemical distribution systems. You will provide support of the site automation systems which may include Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Siemens, Allen Bradley PLC, OSI-PI plant historian, electronic batch reports, and others. The Engineer will implement area and system improvements through strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cGMP's in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility. This position is located in Social Circle, GA and reports to a Principal Engineer in Engineering Automation.
How you will contribute:
Responsibilities

• Work to implement all facets of work.
• Expected to make suggestions on improvements based on supporting data, technical knowledge, engineering principles and current industry practices.
• Help complete medium and large sized capital projects by working in teams as the Engineering lead/representative for a specific discipline or area
• Define project scopes, prepare cost estimates, and provide justification for capital budget items.
• Manage the spending of approved project funds. Create an initial project timeline and manage the project schedule.
• Oversee contractors and junior level engineering personnel on projects.
• Provide hands-on technical support, diagnostics and troubleshooting functions to manufacturing operations and guide design improvements as applicable.
• Assess existing equipment and control systems in the manufacturing areas and determine the required changes to meet the design, reliability and requirements.
• Develop and review the automation of manufacturing process, support equipment and systems, design drawings and documents and equipment procurement packages
• Lead one or more manufacturing process areas, overseeing all investigations and projects in that area.
• Engineer and lead process equipment/control systems reliability improvements, optimization, upgrades and implementation of new equipment control systems from concept to commissioning and validation.
• Design and implement changes to batch-based control systems while following validation and change control procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement, process optimization, reliability, expansion and upgrade projects.
• Develop User Requirement Specifications, Functional Specifications, Design Specifications, and Guidelines for all equipment and control systems.
• Support and train technicians on control system functionality, troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
• Implement procedures for multiple control systems software configuration, hardware installation and back up and restoration.
• Develop and review submittals for technical content following project requirements
• Demonstrate continuous improvement for increasing job knowledge and proficiency related to engineering in the biopharmaceutical industry, and technical understanding capability.
• Stay current with assigned SOPs and keep an up-to-date training file ensuring compliance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required. 8+ years of related experience with 1+ years as a supervisor.
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Must have excellent ability to work with teams and management on recommended course of action
• Must be experienced using MS Office software and MS Project.
• Will work in a team-based environment.
• Must have experience in Allen-Bradely PLC or DeltaV Distributed Control System implementation.
• Must have familiarity with industry standards for batch control systems, software development life cycle methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP.
• Must display an understanding of theories/practices used by other disciplines outside of primary area of expertise.
• Must have basic knowledge in automation of pharmaceutical or food processing facilities, specifically fractionation and purification.
• Can manage commitments for self and team. Must display yearn to learn and improve.
• Can work on shift for issue escalation support.
• Must have basic knowledge in instrumentation, Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet and network designs
• Must have knowledge of system integration and data historians.

Other Job Requirements
• You will require participation in a rotating after-hour process control support function
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. 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.
• 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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Locations
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time