Senior Automation Engineer

Takeda

Woodlands, Singapore
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

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Location: Woodlands, SingaporeAbout the role:

Senior Automation Engineer is recognized within Takeda as SME personnel for the Singapore Biologics manufacturing facility with respect to most of the Automation and Control activities. In this role, he/she is delivering the Process and Facility Automation activities within the Site Engineering function.
This position reports into the Automation Manager at the Singapore manufacturing site. Senior Automation Engineer is an integral member of the Automation Team whose results have a critical impact on Automation's objectives and goals. He / she also interacts closely and advice the options to the various functions within Singapore facility to ensure that all automation and control activities are delivered to support reliable and robust operations.
Senior Automation Engineer ensures, supports and executes all automation activities result in fit for purpose assets which meet the business requirements (safety, functionality, capacity, capability, reliability) in a timely and cost-effective manner.

How you will contribute:

Works on multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative, original solutions
Represents Automation in working meeting to discuss the fulfillment of production targets and operational effectiveness
Represents Singapore Automation as SME for technical queries or alignment within Global Engineering
Plans multiple projects simultaneously. Estimates, tracks & completes project on time and within budget.
Implements complex changes or modifications. Providing guidance to the team on how the change can be implemented
Provides out-of-hours technical support to address and rectify technical issues and queries per rotational basis
Provides systems training for group and end-users
Leads and owns systemic issues
Understands and challenges the cost and effort per quotations
Represents Automation to present topics requested by Auditor with Guidance from Manager
Develops and complies with quality related documents. (e.g. SOP´s, CAPAs, Change Controls, Specifications etc.
Ensures the integrity of quality related electronic data within the systems.
Develops and upkeeps spares management, routines, preventive and corrective maintenance plan in consideration of the production scheduleProvides guidance and supports to junior automation engineers
Provides systems training for automation engineers and end-users
Leads investigation for systemic issues
Establishes and coordinates necessary preventive and corrective maintenance for automation systems, plant and terminal bus network, process electrics, field devices etc. in consideration of the production plan
Coordinate and execute validation work for Automation Systems
Establish and manage spare parts for automation related items within the facility
Adhering to automation group´s budget and ongoing capital requirements
Responsibility to adhere to any applicable EHS requirements.
Commitment to a fair and respectful relationship to others and behavior in accordance with Takeda’s Code of Conduct.
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What you bring to Takeda:Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computing, or Mechatronic)
Min. 3 years of experience in biopharmaceutical industry.
• Min. 5 years of experience in good engineering practice, process automation and maintenance
Experience in automation projects
Experience in establishing communication within different system

Key Skills and Competencies:Advance knowledge in any of the following:Siemens PLC/ Step 7Siemens PCS7/ Step7/ WinCC/ Batch/ Route ControlOSI PI system and architectureinmationWonderware, Schneider ElectricHardware configuration and software codingProcess KnowledgecGMP, GAMP, ISA 95, S88, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and Life Cycle management of computerized systemIT knowledge for Server/Client and InfrastructureElectrical, instrumentations and control knowledgeCustomer orientated.Analytical thinkingGood communication skills for both written and spokenAble to give effective presentations to general audiences and write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for Automation related topicsAbility to work productively with vendors.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.LocationsSGP - Singapore - WoodlandsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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