Engineer IV

Takeda; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks an Engineer IV to develop and test robotic automation technologies and control systems within the SMPD automation team.

You will partner with chemists, data scientists and process modelling SMEs to apply automation across the entire development lifecycle, replacing routine manual operations. The role emphasizes developing novel robotic approaches, collaborating with internal and external partners, and delivering end-to-end robotic

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS/Robotics/ME/SE or related field
• 1 year of related experience in robotic manufacturing
• Experience developing novel algorithms for robotic systems
• Experience fabricating functional prototypes to validate concepts

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new automation technology and software applications for SMPD
• Collaborate with chemists, data scientists and SMEs across lifecycle
• Lead end-to-end robotic projects from planning to implementation
• Author regulatory documents and reports

Job description

Job Description

Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, you are hereby notified that an application for Alien Employment Certification will be filed by Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. for the following job opportunity

JOB LOCATION:

Cambridge, MA

POSITION:

Engineer IV

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. is seeking a Engineer IV with the following duties develop and test new technology and software applications, such as robotics, control systems, and mobile vehicles alongside our HTE & Automation team; partner with Chemists, Data Scientists and Process Modelling SMEs to apply automation tools across all phases of the process development lifecycle to replace routine and iterated manual operations; contribute to the development of the department’s automation strategy and drive the development of new robotic approaches; stay current on emerging trends, new technologies, and external communities and consortia related to Automation, Robotics and Cobotics; work in collaboration with internal and external partners to develop and deploy next generation robotic solutions to automate and accelerate SMPD workflows; work on robotic technology projects end to end from project planning to implementation; partner with Control Engineers to integrate a wide range of equipment, sensors and systems of varying communication protocols; identify opportunities to accelerate process development activities and execute on them; develop and share best robotic practices across SMPD global sites; grow and develop an entrepreneurial network to further enhance the impact that automation can have on the broader SMPD and PharmSci function; proactively analyze technical issues and coordinate potential resolution with team members; build and maintain relationships with key vendors and assist with technical aspects of vendor negotiations; responsible for authoring relevant sections of regulatory documents, reports and peer reviewed manuscripts; represent Takeda and is an active member on precompetitive collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required to attend conferences and visit overseas sites. Up to 10% remote work allowed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field, plus 1 year of related experience. Prior experience must include develop novel algorithms for robotic manufacturing, focusing on 3D shape learning and behavior tree modeling, and fabricate functional prototypes to validate these research concepts; fabricate prototypes to prove the plausibility of producing materials robotically, managing projects from the planning phase through to final implementation; author and instruct hands-on technical labs to develop and share best practices in data science and visualization with technical and non-technical partners.

Full time. $137,259 to $162,690 per year.

Any individual may provide documentary evidence bearing on this application, with information on available workers and information on wages and working conditions, to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Locations:

Boston, MA

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time