Engineer I

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Job Description

About the role:

Join Takeda as an Engineer I where you will provide process support to the Albumin manufacturing group by investigating and troubleshooting technical issues within the Social Circle Albumin Purification manufacturing facility. You will assist your quality and manufacturing partners in maintaining process compliance, aiding in the implementation of yield and process improvements, and supporting process validation activities. As part of the Albumin Purification Manufacturing Sciences team, you will report to the Associate Director of Manufacturing Sciences, Albumin.

How you will contribute:

• Troubleshoot and provide timely resolution to technical issues in support of ramp-up and steady-state operations of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to solve routine design and engineering tasks with some assistance. Select sound techniques to solve problems and make design recommendations under direction of manager. Assists in the preparation and participation in technical reviews and responsible for organizing data and preparing appropriate documentation for assigned projects.
• Evaluate and prepare product impact assessments for process exceptions.
• Act with supervision to conduct smaller yield and cycle time improvement projects.
• Work with Manufacturing to help promote key metrics such as yields and capacity.
• Track and trend yields and report on the key metrics.
• Work to execute experiments in the Manufacturing Sciences lab.
• Support teams to resolve complex problems.
• Contribute to process validation protocols and final reports (e.g. process performance qualification, mixing study, hold study, etc). Coordinates and supports training and execution of validation activities.
• Promote the use of DMAIC tools in problem solving and projects.
• Analyze scientific, and statistical data to draw appropriate conclusions.
• Actively support information sharing and learning between team members.
• Provide technical support for equipment in manufacturing, as second level support. Gain knowledge of systems to grow into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) role.
• Use basic mathematical and statistical methods (e.g., averages, standard deviation, mass balance) to analyze manufacturing data and support troubleshooting efforts.
• Assist in performing calculations related to process yields, cycle times, and capacity to help identify opportunities for improvement.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Typically requires bachelor's degree in an Engineering or other related technical field.
• Knowledge of FDA-regulated manufacturing environments is desired/preferred.

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of the purification of plasma proteins and biochemistry.
• Experience with basic engineering principles in various scientific disciplines.
• Ability to solve routine technical problems without assistance.
• Ability to discuss normally encountered technical and project management issues, both verbally and in written form.
• Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Able to efficiently communicate with cross-functional teams and management.
• Has the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a self-starter and detail oriented. Must be willing to learn and develop engineering and project skills.
• Must embrace working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
• Must have proficient computer skills and be experienced using MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with Minitab or other statistical software preferred.
• Ability to participate in small teams and work as a collaborative team member.
• Self-driven individual that requires minimal supervision.
• Training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred.

Important Considerations:

• Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs., and push/pull > 100 lbs. (with the assistance of material handling equipment).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time over an entire shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
• Will work in a cold, wet environment.
• Must be able to work multiple shifts, including holidays and shutdown. Must be able to work overtime as required.

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 - 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

Job Exempt
Yes