Production Engineer I

Takeda; Social Circle (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Social Circle, GA seeks a Production Engineer I to provide on-shift engineering support for highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will troubleshoot during ramp-up and steady-state production and assist cross-functional teams across IG purification, fractionation, and albumin operations.

You will work with DeltaV, PLCs, Siemens SIMATIC IT MES, and other automation hardware while supporting in-process testing and safety investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; related engineering or technical experience preferred.
• Foundational engineering knowledge and ability to troubleshoot routine problems in a GMP setting.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-shift engineering and technical support to manufacturing operations to troubleshoot issues.
• Support IG purification, fractionation, albumin operations, filling and packaging processes.
• Troubleshoot automated equipment (Vessels, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, CIP/CES).
• Support DCS, PLCs, MES systems and automation hardware; assist in in-process testing (pH, conductivity).
• Participate in safety and quality investigations and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

PLCs

Siemens SIMATIC IT MES

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

As a Production Engineer I at Takeda, you’ll provide on-shift technical and engineering support to our highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Social Circle, Georgia. You’ll work alongside Manufacturing and cross-functional technical teams to rapidly troubleshoot issues, support reliable production, and help manufacturing teams meet their operational goals.

This is an early-career engineering opportunity where you’ll apply foundational engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges while developing your technical expertise across Fractionation, Albumin, and Immunoglobulin (IG) operations.

Shift Details: 6:00pm-6:30am, 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule

How You Will Contribute:

• Provide on-shift engineering and technical support to manufacturing operations, helping rapidly troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during both ramp-up and steady-state production.
• Support manufacturing processes across IG purification, filling and packaging, Fractionation, and Albumin purification.
• Troubleshoot and support highly automated process equipment, including vessels, filtration and chromatography systems, UF/DF, COP washers, CIP skids, filter presses, centrifuges, isolators, automatic bottle openers, and packaging lines.
• Support DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Siemens SIMATIC IT Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and automation hardware.
• Support in-process testing activities involving equipment and measurements such as pH, conductivity, and titration.
• Participate in safety and quality investigations, applying engineering principles to help identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing performance by reducing manufacturing events, user interventions, batch record alerts, cycle time, errors, and waste.
• Perform operational assessments to help ensure appropriate processes, procedures, tools, and training are in place.
• Investigate and resolve issues assigned through departmental issue logs while supporting Process Unit Team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or support knowledge-transfer activities, coach manufacturing personnel through technical issues, develop troubleshooting guides, and share process knowledge across shifts.

What You Bring to Takeda:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; related engineering or technical experience is preferred. Production Engineer I - All
• Related work experience in a technical or GMP-regulated environment is preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of engineering principles across relevant disciplines is required.
• The ability to apply engineering concepts to troubleshoot and resolve routine technical and manufacturing problems with minimal assistance is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly discuss technical issues, are required.
• The ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of a cross-functional manufacturing team is required.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate with minimal supervision is required.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred.
• The ability to learn and work with manufacturing systems and automated equipment, including DeltaV, PLCs, Siemens SIMATIC IT, and automation hardware, is preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements is preferred.
• The ability to adapt to a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including extended or nontraditional work schedules, is required.

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we follow strict requirements in our manufacturing facilities to protect product quality, employee safety, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you may:

• Work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Work in a cleanroom environment and follow applicable gowning and facility requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection depending on the work area.
• Work in a highly automated manufacturing environment where technical issues may require timely response and coordination across multiple functions.
• Travel on an infrequent basis, generally less than 5%. Production Engineer I - All
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

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 inspires and empowers 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:

$58,400.00 - $91,740.00

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.

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