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Process Engineer

Takeda · Brooklyn Park, MN

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$72k–$113k
Travel
25%
Degree
Required
Industry
Pharma & life sciences
Posted
24 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Takeda (pharma & life sciences) in Brooklyn Park, MN. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, PLC, Automation
Base pay
$72k–$113k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 25% travel

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Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 25 lbs

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    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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About the role

About the role

Serve as the Engineering subject matter expert for a specific process area (cell culture, harvest, purification, clean-in-place, or clean/facility utilities systems), ensuring systems remain in a qualified state. Act as the technical owner for the system lifecycle, including equipment design and installation, qualification, production support, deviation resolution, maintenance, and decommissioning. Monitor system reliability and performance to ensure operational excellence. Develop, evaluate, and implement engineering solutions to complex technical challenges. Support senior engineers in developing and implementing programs related to system qualification, asset management, project execution, and Good Engineering Practices (GEP).

responsibilities

is required.

  • ◆Experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
  • ◆A Chemical Engineering degree is preferred.
  • ◆Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
  • ◆Experience working in an FDA-regulated industry utilizing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is strongly preferred.
  • ◆Working knowledge of core engineering principles, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and mass transfer, is preferred.
  • ◆Familiarity with the operation, support, or design of bioreactors, centrifugation, chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, autoclaves, clean utilities, or HVAC systems is preferred.
  • ◆Basic knowledge of process automation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, and controls is highly desirable.
  • ◆Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project is required.
  • ◆Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cross-functional environment is required.
  • ◆Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, including knowing when to escalate issues, are required.

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.

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Job Description

How you will contribute

  • •Develop engineering deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), System Specifications, and Functional Specifications.
  • •Implement system modifications through cGMP change control processes.
  • •Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), commissioning protocols, and qualification protocols.
  • •Develop robust calibration and preventive maintenance strategies.
  • •Lead investigations into system deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • •Stay current with biopharmaceutical industry best practices and emerging technologies.
  • •May serve as Project Manager on small capital projects (less than $1M).
  • •Partner with cross-functional teams to successfully execute engineering initiatives.
  • •Complete required training within established timelines.
  • •Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda

  • •​Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
  • •0 or more years of engineering or related experience with increasing

Important Considerations

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:

  • •In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking throughout the facility.
  • •May occasionally climb ladders.
  • •May be required to lift up to 25lbs.
  • •Requires participation in 24/7 on-call support rotation with other automation and process engineering personnel.
  • •May occasionally be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, booties, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection. Removal of makeup and jewelry would also be required at times.
  • •Infrequent travel but may approach 25% during project activities.

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.

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Brooklyn Park, MN

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