Sr. Critical Systems Engineer

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Job Description

About the Role :

You will report to Associate Director, Facility Engineering. Responsible for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating optimal, cost-effective projects and technologies. In addition to providing technical support and service to critical Utilities areas, you may also perform the following tasks : supervising, requisitioning, defining, initiating, specifying, documenting and training.

How you will contribute :

Act independently with minimal supervision to conduct smaller approved projects. Expected to make suggestions on improvements based on recent technical knowledge.

Accept ownership of Critical Utilities, and to be known as SME for related areas.

Review process and support equipment and systems design drawings and documents.

Must be familiar with plant and divisional SOPs as related to positional and department responsibilities.

Utilize engineering tools to solve problems (FMEA, Process modeling, design of experiments, SPC, etc.)

Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with LA City, CA state and federal EPA regulations and laws.

Manage routine small projects.

Drive Energy Optimization projects.

Investigate and analyze customer service problems and design improvement suggestions. Recommend design improvements.

What you bring to Takeda :

Required : Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering discipline.

3+ years of related experience.

Experiences in pharmaceutical or food processing facility design, installation and commissioning.

Knowledge of the basic principles in different engineering disciplines.

Must know how to run projects, coordinate contractors, and direct the activities of a technician.

Knowledge of critical systems (RO, WFI), computer / automation.

General GMP knowledge of the pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and major equipment.

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. In this role, 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, 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 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.

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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 - CA - Los Angeles

U.S. Base Salary Range :

$86,500.00 - $135,960.00

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 - CA - Los Angeles

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes