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Automation Engineer

Pisa, Italy

Pisa, Italy| Ospedaletto, Italy

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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0146481 Date posted 03/13/2025 Location Pisa, Italy

Pisa, Italy| Ospedaletto, Italy

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Job Description

Present in Italy since 1982, Takeda has two plasma-derived drug production sites in Rieti and Pisa, supporting patients with rare and complex diseases. These sites focus on the production of therapies derived from immunoglobulins, albumin, and coagulation factors. As partners of the National Health System, we transform plasma into life-saving drugs under the “National Self-Sufficiency of Blood and its Products” program. We supply high-quality medicines worldwide, with a strong presence in Europe, America, and Asia.

Takeda Manufacturing Italia SpA has been awarded the Top Employer certificate for several years and is committed to inclusion, career growth, and sustainability.

Join us in making a difference.

About the position:

As an Automation Engineer at Takeda, you’ll oversee and enhance the performance of plant computerized systems, focusing on SCADA, PLC-based equipment, SQL databases, and digital archives. By managing complex systems and leading technical projects, you’ll ensure seamless production and promote continuous improvement. You’ll be a vital link between multiple teams, guiding validation processes and fostering innovation. You will report to the Automation Lead.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Manage and optimize computerized systems for diagnostics and performance enhancement.
  • Lead automation and electrical engineering projects from initiation to execution and handover.
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical infrastructure and automation, providing technical evaluations and oversight.
  • Support maintenance and production teams in problem-solving for automation systems.
  • Ensure up-to-date engineering documentation adheres to quality and safety standards.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for effective project execution.
  • Make strategic decisions and escalate issues, ensuring timely communication with senior management.
  • Collaborate with internal teams for investigations, change control, and audits.
  • Maintain communication with external equipment suppliers, ensuring alignment with requirements.

Your profile:

  • Degree in Engineering (Automation, Telecommunication, AI, Vision Engineering, Mechatronics, etc.).
  • Expertise in programming languages like C/C++, SQL, and automation systems.
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in English.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
  • Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and virtual environments.
  • Proactive in proposing innovative technical solutions and problem-solving.

What Takeda can offer you:

We want our employees to succeed in everything they do – at work, at home, and in the community. This is why we offer world-class benefits and access to resources that can support people.

Health and Finance

  • Health Care Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee discount programs at various businesses, stores, and medical services

Training and Development

  • Training on technical skills and professional development
  • Job Rotation programs to work in different departments
  • Employee-led groups focused on raising awareness of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and engaging in community outreach

Values-Based Culture

  • Individual Support
  • Wellness Programs
  • On-site cafeteria and coffee bar
  • Resources for mental, physical, financial, and spiritual health
  • Parental Leave

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.

Empowering our people to shine:

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sarà considerato requisito preferenziale l'appartenenza alle categorie protette (legge n. 68/99)

Locations

ITA - Pisa

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance