Automation Systems Manager

6 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to join our team at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for managing the automation strategy, implementation plan, software development, and systems integration for our Los Angeles site.

You will use your technical expertise to manage high-visibility projects and resolve complex issues. Provide guidance and direction to Takeda employees and contractors to meet schedule and financial goals while ensuring technical success. Lead scope definition, conceptual design, specifications, budgeting, scheduling, commissioning, and production support.

You will report to the Associate Director of Automation Engineering and collaborate with Global / Local Automation technical teams to ensure understanding and fulfill strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leads and schedules activities for Critical Systems, such as PLC/HMI-based equipment and BAS (Siemens Desigo) projects, to ensure that all automation engineering actions are completed by assigned due dates.
  • Lead the automation scope for large-scale programs and multiple small projects with complex features. Implement projects observing the LA Plant Project Management Methodology guidelines and practices.
  • Help accomplish Project Record (PR) ownership, configuration changes, functional tests, Commissioning Plans, and Qualification Protocols.
  • Manage and close corrective actions related to the automation system; this includes Corrective Action & Preventative Action (CAPA) that are generated due to user interventions and non-conformances/events.
  • Perform financial planning and assists in the analysis to justify project approval.
  • Solve automation system and manufacturing equipment issues that result in production delays; coordinates and contacts support groups for assistance.
  • This support will include PLC/HMI, BAS (Siemens Desigo), process, equipment, and instrumentation.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required. Computer, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred.
  • 3+ years of related experience. Some leadership experience preferred for supervisory roles.
  • Experience managing automation systems in an FDA regulated manufacturing settings.
  • Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines and validation.
  • Maintain industry contracts and be involved in industry interest groups.
  • Trouble shooting skills.
  • 3+ years of experience in process design, controls engineering and process improvement.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical or food industry, Allen Bradley line of product (PLC, VFD, Panel View), Flex I/O, Compact Logix, Factory Talk SE, Panel Views, Wonderware In Touch.
  • Knowledge of Building automation systems (Siemens Desigo).
Working Conditions
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 lbs.
  • In general, your work will be a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
  • Will work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
  • No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
  • Will work in a cold, wet environment.
  • Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
  • May work in a confined area.
  • Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.
  • Can work in demolition/construction area.
  • Will work 100% onsite.

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