Takeda · 18 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $136K/yr
3+ years expTakeda is a company transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals. In this role, you will provide critical automation engineering support across various operations, ensuring systems operate safely and compliantly while leading automation projects to improve process robustness and efficiency.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Demonstrate strong proficiency in programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and user administration across site automation platforms, including Allen‑Bradley 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 end‑users 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 cross‑functional 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 on‑call support as part of a 24/7 operation
Execute and comply with pharmaceutical change control processes and policies
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
3+ years of PLC automation/controls experience
Strong proficiency in programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and user administration across site automation platforms, including Allen‑Bradley PLC, Siemens SIMATIC WinCC, Siemens S7, and Intellution/Proficy 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 less‑experienced engineers and facilitating cross‑functional 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
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
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as needed, including availability outside standard business hours
Preferred
Prior experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment
Knowledge of cGxP manufacturing, DeltaV, and pharmaceutical equipment (autoclaves, washers, lyophilizers, tanks, filling lines, CIP/SIP systems)
Benefits
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
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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