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About the role:
The Principal Engineer, reports to the Process Engineering Manager. You will support Aseptic Filling and Packaging operations and cross-functional improvement activities interacting with Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability Engineering, and Supply Chain. You will provide technical expertise in areas such as filling and packaging technologies, process optimization, and complaint investigation. The role also requires providing significant technical input for capital projects that impact filling operations.
How you will contribute:
Be a technical leader in quality, manufacturing, supplier, and relations management
Lead technical aspects of change requests, Non-conformance/CAPA, and operational improvement programs.
Lead troubleshooting of components and equipment issues to resolve complaints.
Author and complete user requirement specifications, technical and validation protocols
Support Manufacturing and Maintenance with troubleshooting and training
Lead yield improvement efforts as they related to solution loss, overfill, and defects
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline required (preferably Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Chemical)
5+ years of related experience
Must know how to effectively lead projects, coordinate contractors, and direct the activities of technicians. Must have the ability to organize and present technical and project management overviews
Familiarity with Biotechnology manufacturing operations such as aseptic filling, packaging, and their support systems such as CIP, SIP, plant and clean utilities, is a plus
Familiar with vision inspection systems and serialization in pharmaceutical industry.
Must have technical aptitude to troubleshoot, identify and propose solution for the system downtime root case.
Must have ability to author user and technical specification, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical protocols and reports.
Must have experience with Auto-Cad and Solid Works
In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions of the facility.
Must be able to push, pull and carry up to 25 pounds
What Takeda can offer you:
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and volunteering
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Professional development and training opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Important Considerations
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm’s way. 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.
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.
In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.
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USA – IL – Round Lake – Drug Delivery
Employee
Regular
Full time