Sr. Plant Engineer

Takeda; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Takeda seeks a Sr. Utilities Engineer to support Social Circle (GA) site operations, focusing on plant utility systems, reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot, implement energy and water reduction initiatives, and collaborate across Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and EH&S to keep manufacturing running smoothly. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, with involvement in CAPA, change controls, and qualification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required with 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with plant/utilities or dark/gray utilities is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills; capable of practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to read P&IDs, process flow diagrams, utility schematics, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and troubleshooting for plant utility systems (cooling towers, boilers, HVAC, water systems, compressed air, process gases).
• Monitor performance, analyze data, and develop solutions to improve reliability, capacity, and efficiency.
• Lead or support studies, equipment specs, system assessments, and capital projects from concept to implementation.
• Support preventive/predictive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Process diagrams

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

As a Sr. Utilities Engineer, you will serve as a key technical resource for the plant utility systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations at Takeda’s Social Circle, Georgia site. You’ll provide hands‑on engineering support, troubleshoot utility systems, improve equipment reliability, and develop practical solutions to keep the site operating at its best.

This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in plant utilities, facility systems, or “dark/gray utilities” who enjoys working in an operational manufacturing environment. You’ll partner closely with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Automation, Validation, Reliability Engineering, and EH&S to solve problems and improve site performance.

You’ll also support capital projects, continuous improvement, energy and water reduction initiatives, and sustainability efforts. While sustainability is an important component of the role, the primary focus is on strong plant-utilities and operational engineering expertise.

How You Will Contribute:

• Provide engineering support and troubleshooting for critical plant utility systems, including cooling towers, chillers, boilers, HVAC, water systems, compressed air, process gases, and related distribution systems.

• Monitor system performance, analyze operational data, and develop solutions to improve reliability, capacity, efficiency, maintainability, and manufacturing continuity.

• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, Automation, Reliability Engineering, and EH&S to resolve issues and support site priorities.

• Lead or support engineering studies, equipment specifications, system assessments, design packages, and capital projects from concept through implementation.

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, asset reliability programs, root cause investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption, waste, downtime, and operating costs, while supporting site sustainability goals and utility optimization.

• Support commissioning, qualification, validation, change controls, SOPs, P&IDs, specifications, and other technical documentation as required.

• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and technical service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project and site requirements.

• Serve as a technical SME for assigned utility systems, maintaining knowledge of applicable engineering standards, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Respond to occasional after-hours or weekend utility needs to support the site’s 24/7 manufacturing operation.

What You Bring to Takeda:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.

• Experience with plant utilities, facility utilities, or “dark/gray utilities”, particularly systems such as chillers, cooling towers, boilers, HVAC, or related hydraulic systems.

• Experience supporting utilities or facility systems in an operational manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Pharmaceutical experience is a plus but not required; relevant experience from other manufacturing industries will be considered.

• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, utility schematics, equipment specifications, and engineering drawings.

• Experience with capital projects, equipment modifications, system assessments, or facility expansions preferred.

• Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, process control systems, and/or utility management systems preferred.

• Experience with equipment from manufacturers such as Cleaver-Brooks, Trane, or Johnson Controls (JCI) is a plus.

• Knowledge of cGMP, ASME, OSHA, EPA, ISPE, or other applicable industry standards preferred.

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, explain technical concepts, and work effectively across functions.

• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to take ownership, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive issues through resolution.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Microsoft Project preferred.

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver safe, high-quality products. As a result, we follow strict quality, safety, and compliance requirements throughout our manufacturing and utility operations. In this role, you may:

• Work in a combination of office-based and field environments, including routine walking throughout manufacturing and utility areas to assess equipment and facility conditions.

• Work in varying environmental conditions, including cold, hot, noisy, and wet utility and production areas.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and safety footwear in designated areas.

• Access mechanical spaces and climb ladders as required to support equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and project activities.

• Work in controlled manufacturing and cleanroom environments requiring compliance with applicable gowning and contamination-control requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, cosmetics, nail products, and other prohibited items.

• Support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional off‑shift activities, nights, weekends, or holidays as needed. These situations are expected to occur occasionally rather than a regular weekend schedule.

• Work with contractors, vendors, equipment suppliers, and other external partners while ensuring applicable safety and quality requirements are followed.

• Travel occasionally for training, project support, vendor visits, or professional development activities (less than 5%).

• Speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.

• Follow all applicable cGMP, OSHA, EPA, environmental, health, safety, and site requirements.

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.

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:

$89,900.00 - $141,240.00

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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