GMP Automation Engineer – Global Manufacturing
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.
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Job summary
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Bray, Ireland, seeks an Automation Engineer to provide technical expertise for manufacturing control systems, OT, and digitalization initiatives, collaborating with local and global teams to keep automation reliable, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.
The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with strategic automation and digital transformation projects, including system administration, project delivery, validation protocols, and GMP/compliance
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting automation systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of data integrity principles and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
Responsibilities
- Act as system administrator for automation and control systems.
- Monitor system performance for availability and reliability.
- Manage user access, backups, disaster recovery, and security.
- Troubleshoot automation issues and coordinate with internal teams and vendors.
- Support routine maintenance, patching, and lifecycle management.
- Identify and implement improvements to optimize system performance.
- Develop and maintain project documentation (URS, FDS, SOPs).
- Develop commissioning and qualification protocols and execute testing activities.
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Job description
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Bray, Ireland, seeks an Automation Engineer to provide technical expertise for manufacturing control systems, OT, and digitalization initiatives, collaborating with local and global teams to keep automation reliable, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.
The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with strategic automation and digital transformation projects, including system administration, project delivery, validation protocols, and GMP/compliance
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