Automation Engineer II

Company: Takeda
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: Works as part of the team to partner with manufacturing in troubleshooting the automated control processes. Contributes to the successful implementation of system improvement projects and drives improvements around manufacturing KFA (key focus areas) goals including but not limited to people/safety, quality/regulatory/compliance, customer, financials, and operational excellence. Mentors and guides manufacturing staff on the fractionation and purification processes, and controls around the process. How you will contribute: Implements systems to improve manufacturing KFAs by building a strong partnership with floor leadership. Drives value added results for the business by identifying improvement opportunities from the metrics and implementing them on a timely manner. If metrics do not exist, implement meaningful metrics for the business in a close partnership with floor leadership. Performs user interventions (UI) to ensure that the manufacturing process maintains a continuous flow. Implements sustainable system to reduce UI occurrence and re-occurrence. Creates, updates, and maintains manufacturing SOPs to ensure that they are in-line with the current process steps. Periodically audits manufacturing SOPs and revises them to maintain a rigid connection between control system actions and manual operations. Solves automation system and manufacturing equipment issues that result in production delays; coordinates and contacts support groups for assistance. This support will include DeltaV, EBM, PLC, EBR, BAS, process, equipment, and instrumentation. Participates in the execution of Project Record (PR) ownership, DeltaV/EBM/PLC/BAS configuration changes, functional tests, Commissioning Plans, and Qualification Protocols. Learns EBM and DeltaV control systems and assists the team in day to day manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, and change recommendations. Implements actions to prevent reoccurrence - this includes process and equipment issues. Leads and closes small process improvement projects that relate to DeltaV/EBM/PLC/BAS, manufacturing process, manufacturing equipment, and the operator interaction with the automation system. Continuously trains the manufacturing operators on the interaction between manufacturing process and automation. Owns and closes corrective actions related to the automation system; this includes but is not limited to Corrective Action & Preventative Action (CAPA) that are generated due to user interventions and non-conformances/events. Owns system(s) in the fractionation and purification process and provides expert feedback for change notices, user interventions, and non-conformance investigations. Leads/facilitates Kaizen/DDFP activities to identify, correct, and continuously improve manufacturing operations. What you bring to Takeda: Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred. 2 years of related experience Ability to discuss normally encountered technical issues, both verbally and in written form. Excellent communication skill set is a must. Ability to lead teams without direct reporting structure. Influential leadership skill set is a must. Ability to elevate issues up when needed. Ability to continuously improve and benchmark from best practices. Ability to mentor/coach/direct manufacturing team with minimal supervision. Ability to work as a collaborative team member. Ability to solve routine design, process, and engineering problems with minimal supervision Ability to work on any shift required to accommodate the business need. Important Considerations: If the below is applicable to the role you are posting, please copy and paste this information into Workday. At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may: Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas. Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment. Work in a cold, wet environment. Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary. Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection. Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 lbs. In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment. Will work in a cold and/or wet environment. Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends. May be required to work in a confined area. Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions. Required to spend 50% of work time in the manufacturing operations area. Must be able to work in demolition/construction area. Must be able to work 100% onsite. 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 will inspire and empower 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. GMSGQ ZR1 LI-MA1 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 - CA - Los Angeles U.S. Base Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 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 - CA - Los Angeles Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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