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Takeda Pharmaceuticals Production Engineer I - Fractionation in Social Circle, Georgia
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Job Description
About the role:
The Production Engineer I – Fractionation is responsible for on-shift operational support of the Fractionation department in Covington, GA. The Production Engineer I focuses on resolving manufacturing problems and helping manufacturing meet production goals. As a member of the operations team, the Production Engineer I provides on shift technical knowledge and leadership, and you will report to an Engineering Manager.
How you will contribute:
Primary responsibilities of this role include:
- Troubleshoot and provide resolution to technical issues to support ramp-up and steady-state operations of two automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Scope of support will include:
Plasma Fractionation processes.
Process equipment (vessels, centrifuges, filter presses, UF/DF, robotics, COP
washers, CIP skids)
Distributed Control System (DeltaV) and Process Logic Controllers
Manufacturing Execution System (Siemens Simatic IT)
Automation hardware
In Process Testing lab (pH, conductivity, titration)
Safety and quality investigations
Improve manufacturing operations by:
Reduce manufacturing events, user interventions, and batch record alerts
Develop opportunities to reduce cycle time, error proof operations, and eliminate waste
Performing operational assessments to ensure processes, procedures, tools, and training are in place
Investigate and resolve issues assigned from the departmental issues log
Support Process Unit Team projects and Continuous Improvement efforts
Support information sharing and learning between team members by:
Lead Knowledge Transfer training with manufacturing staff
Coach manufacturing staff while partnering with them to resolve technical issues
Develop troubleshooting guides for common problems
Share process knowledge with colleagues across shift
Assist Manufacturing and Quality departments in CAPA investigations
Main interface with other departments to resolve issues related to equipment, process, and compliance, including maintenance, metrology, and validation.
Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
What You Bring to Takeda:
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline required.
Some related experience preferred.
Related work experience within a technical or GMP environment preferred.
Knowledge of basic engineering principles in multiple engineering disciplines
Solve routine engineering problems
Discuss normally encountered technical issues, both verbally and in written form
Ability to work as a collaborative team member
Initial training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred
Work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to support a 24x 7 manufacturing operation
Ability to work in a clean room environment and wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs) due to safety requirements in specific areas
Ability to travel on an infrequent basis (< 5 %)
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:
May wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.
Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and 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, as necessary.
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 to 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:
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$56,000.00 - $88,000.00
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.
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.
Locations
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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