Senior Biopharma Automation Engineer - Control Systems Lead

USA - 3383 Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Lexington, MA seeks a Senior II Automation Engineer to lead control systems (DeltaV, PLC, DCS) in a regulated biopharma environment. You will balance hands-on support with ownership of engineering projects and guide automation strategy across the site.

You will define project scope, ensure high-quality delivery, support audits, develop SOPs and data standards, and collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and site leadership to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering.
• Strong expertise with DeltaV or similar DCS platforms and PLC programming.
• Experience in cGMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of ISA-S88/ISA-S95 standards and batch or continuous manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, instrumentation, and networking (Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
• Experience with data historians, reporting systems, and integration tools (OPC, SCADA).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and deliver solutions aligned with business goals.
• Familiarity with system validation, commissioning, and qualification processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary SME for control systems (PLC, DCS, MES, and data systems).
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues and ensuring system reliability and compliance.
• Lead the full project lifecycle from design through implementation for automation initiatives.
• Define project scope, strategy, and requirements while ensuring timely delivery of solutions.
• Oversee and review technical outputs of automation engineering work.
• Drive continuous improvement, system performance optimization, and innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally through daily operational and project meetings.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance by preparing and presenting required data.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and engineering standards for automation programs.
• Ensure accurate documentation and lifecycle management of system specifications, drawings, and data.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

DeltaV

DCS/PLC programming

SCADA

OPC

Job description

Takeda in Lexington, MA seeks a Senior II Automation Engineer to lead control systems (DeltaV, PLC, DCS) in a regulated biopharma environment. You will balance hands-on support with ownership of engineering projects and guide automation strategy across the site.

You will define project scope, ensure high-quality delivery, support audits, develop SOPs and data standards, and collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and site leadership to drive continuous improvement and