Production Engineer I

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking a Production Engineer I to provide on-shift engineering support for highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing in Social Circle, GA.

You will troubleshoot, support reliable production, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across IG purification, filling, packaging, and related operations. This early-career role emphasizes applying foundational engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges while expanding expertise in DeltaV, PLCs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of engineering principles applied to manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine technical and manufacturing problems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-shift engineering support to automated manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during ramp-up and steady-state production.
• Support IG purification, fractionation, albumin and related processes.
• Assist with DeltaV, PLCs, MES, and automation hardware maintenance.
• Assist in safety and quality investigations and process improvements.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and share knowledge across shifts.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Automation systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Siemens SIMATIC IT MES

PLCs

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

For information about our benefits, please click here.

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