Equipment Engineer
Wicklow, LeinsterOn 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.
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Job Description
Equipment Engineer - Takeda, Bray
Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as an Equipment Engineer.
Takeda's presence in Ireland was established in 1997 and our Irish operations have played an important role in our global leadership in rare diseases, oncology and gastroenterology. Since beginning commercial operations, Takeda Ireland has grown in strength thanks to substantial investment in our people and industry-leading technology.
How you will contribute:
- Provide technical support to the Maintenance Team for corrective/breakdown
- maintenance to help ensure downtimes are kept to an absolute minimum – lead issue resolution.
- Lead main areas of process improvement projects to improve equipment availability and production efficiency – "continuous improvement programme".
- Assist with project work connected with installation, validation, and commissioning of process equipment and automation control systems.
- Assist with monitoring and control of process equipment with regard to maintaining a constant, safe and reliable operation.
- Work with the Production Department to provide support during process investigations and CAPA implementation.
- Maintain document control systems for the Equipment Engineering Group.
- Ensure that new or modified equipment are designed for Reliability, Maintainability and Accessibility by providing design requirements to the Project Team and participate in reviews and risk assessments during the design process
- Help develop PM plans, PM work instructions, spare parts lists and bills of materials.
- As assigned, lead Root Cause Analysis of major equipment failures in the Plant and lead the Implement corrective and preventive actions
- Embrace the culture of teamwork and integration within the Engineering Department, and most importantly with both Production and QA Departments.
- Participate in any training initiatives, and promote the corporate values of Takeda-ism within the workplace
- Adhere to safe working practices as set out in the Safety Statement and other safety instructions.
- Adhere to the company cGMP procedures
- Participate in any training initiatives.
- Guide and promote the corporate values of Takeda-ism within the workplace.
- Foster, in cooperation with other TIL staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an integral part of the business.
- Ensure completion of all SOP, reading, training and assessment.
- Other duties and directed by the relevant Manager or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
- Experience in Oral solid dose Drug Product manufacturing processes, control systems, cleaning processes, process and packaging equipment
- Analyse and build resolutions to technical problems.
- Good project management skills/prioritization.
Decision-making and Autonomy
- Must demonstrate effectiveness in decision-making, exception management and.
Interaction
- CAPEX Project Teams, Plant/Process Engineering, Maintenance, Calibration, Storeroom, EHS, Quality, Manufacturing/Production, Equipment Vendors, Automation
Complexity
- Must have good experience in problem analysis and resolution, experience analysing complex technical problems, and demonstrates good troubleshooting abilities
What you bring to Takeda:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required. 3-5 years of related experience
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical production equipment used in oral solid dose manufacturing a distinct advantage.
- Work on your own on solutions including planning and organization, networked thinking, experience in project and preferably program management
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is desirable.
- Knowledge of asset management and data standards is desirable.
- Understanding of process improvement and reliability engineering principles, methodologies and tools such as PDCA, LEAN, Six Sigma / DMAIC, FMEA is desirable
- Familiarity with the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is required with SAP being an advantage.
- Must be a natural team player, with the management team.
What Takeda can offer you:
- Great compensation package and performance-based bonus
- Employer retirement plan contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Revenue approved profit share scheme
- Employer funded income protection
- Employer funded private medical insurance with dependants' cover
- Employer life insurance contributions
- Electric charging points available at parking locations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing and engagement teams
- Takeda Resource Groups
- Flexible schedule
- Family friendly policies
- 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
- Coach
- Educational programs and formal training
- Development opportunities
- Humanitarian volunteering leave options
- Subsidized canteen
- Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals
More about us:
Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and industries, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.
Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and new ideas. Over the past two years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.
How we will support you:
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, 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. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
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