Automation Specialist

Takeda; Santa Rufina; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Automation Specialist to oversee automation system performance and support production teams in utilizing new digital systems. This role involves troubleshooting complex automated systems and coordinating with suppliers, ensuring operational excellence in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will possess a technical diploma in automation and strong problem-solving skills.

Servizi

Health Care Assistance Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness programs

On-site cafeteria and bar

Resources for mental, physical, financial, and spiritual health

Parental Leave

Competenze

• Technical diploma in industrial automation or certified experience in automation.
• Good knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Proficient in cGMPs and pharma standards.

Mansioni

• Ensure performance and efficiency of automation systems.
• Provide oversight and training to team members.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage problem resolution.

Conoscenze

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Formazione

Technical diploma in industrial automation

Technical degree in automation, electronic engineering or robotics

Strumenti

PLC (Siemens, Rockwell)

SCADA (ifix)

Descrizione del lavoro

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Job Description:

Since 1972, Takeda has had two sites in Italy for producing plasma-derived drugs in Rieti and Pisa, supporting patients with rare and complex diseases. These sites focus on the production of therapies derived from immunoglobulins, albumin, and coagulation factors. As a partner of the National Health System, we transform plasma into life-saving drugs under the “National Self-Sufficiency of Blood and its Products” program. We provide high-quality drugs worldwide, with a strong presence in Europe, America, and Asia.

Across Italy and the world, Takeda is recognized as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute based on our commitment to career development, inclusion, learning, sustainability, wellness, and, most importantly, our values.

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About The Role

As an Automation Specialist, you will be accountable for the automation systems performance and support the Production Department in the use of the new digital systems. You will effectively collaborate with the Maintenance Department in the troubleshooting activities related to complex automated systems and have oversight the commissioning of new or revamped automation systems. You will report to the Automation Operations Supervisor.

How you will contribute

• Ensure performance and efficiency of automation systems for operational excellence.
• Provide strategic oversight and training to production and maintenance teams.
• Evaluate potential improvements in automation systems.
• Serve as the expert for technical discussions on automation systems.
• Manage relationships with automation suppliers for installations and commissioning.
• Support Validation Team in CSV activities and periodic reviews.
• Coordinate problem resolution and perform root cause analysis.
• Promote continuous improvement and ensure business continuity of automation systems.
• Maintain technical records and manage relationships with third-party suppliers.
• Guide project support within challenging timelines and environments.
  
  

What you bring to Takeda

• Technical diploma in industrial automation or multi-year and certified experience in the automation field (Technical degree in automation, electronic engineering, robotics or informatic will be considered a plus).
• Good knowledge of PLC (Siemens, Rockwell) and SCADA (ifix) systems.
• Good knowledge of cGMPs and pharma/HSE rules and standards.
• Proficiency in Italian language (English knowledge will be considered a plus).
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with the team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Prioritization & project management skills.
• High-level problem-solving / root cause investigation skills.
  
  

What Takeda can offer you

We want our employees to succeed in everything they do - at work, at home, and in the community. This is why we offer world-class benefits and access to resources that can support people.

Health and Finance:

• Health Care Assistance Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee discount programs on commercial establishments, shops, medical services
  
  

Training and Development:

• Technical skill training and professional development
• Job Rotation programs for working in other departments
• Spontaneous employee groups for awareness on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issues and community engagement activities
• Value-based culture
  
  

Individual Support:

• Wellness programs
• On-site cafeteria and bar
• Resources for mental, physical, financial, and spiritual health
• Parental Leave
  
  

NOTE:

• Belonging to protected categories (Law No. 68/99) will be considered a preferential qualification.
  
  

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products, and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way.

More About Us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of innovative specialty medicines and first-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-oriented 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 aims for excellence in everything we do. We promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment where our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to delivering Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide.

Empowering our people to shine

Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without distinction of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Locations:

ITA - Rieti

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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