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Job Description

Automation Engineer II

About the role :

The Automation engineer II is integrated in the automation structure.

Automation Engineering is the core foundation for OT Shopfloor Systems & Data Access and as such a key element to introduce Industry 4.0 to provide shopfloor data for data science & analytics on industrial scale.

The target of Automation Engineering is that all manufacturing systems are following an end-to-end harmonized way to utilize shopfloor data from a seamlessly integrated & modernized and secure automation system landscape. Shopfloor integration follows an automation standard framework, the automation obsolescence is managed risk-based including cybersecurity & data integrity mitigations and a game-changing speed up of shopfloor data availability & utilization per site materializes.

The manufacturing site of Lessines is composed of purification, filling and packaging lines. Its activities is supported by utilities systems such as a power plant area.

The installation, programmation, configuration and support of those equipment are managed by the automation team.

The automation system consists of Osi-Pi, DCS PCS7, Oracle and SQL databases, drives...

How you will contribute :

The automation team is split in three area: support, project and strategy.

Depending of the area the scope position is to:

• Be the Technical system support (troubleshooting, improvement) and automation SME to support and implement process, data driven or innovative solution;
• design, installation/modification, commissioning and qualification of automation systems according to EHS, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GEP (Good Engineering Practices) requirements;
• continuously improve automation process and standard

What you bring to Takeda:

The incumbent must be able to manage, without assistance, automation modifications or be integrated in larger projects teams. In particular, the position implies :

Support:

• Technical system support (level 2) for automation
• Reduce automation issues on existing systems (improvement)
• Support investigation by providing automation expertise
• Develop and implement complex change on automation,
• Provide support for the deployment of use case for data, innovation and for AIMP

Projects:

• Prepare future manufacturing project (pre-capex) including:

technical study (internalized or externalized)

Provide automation standard / tender

Project plan preparation (including offer from automation/ engineering partner)

• Follow manufacturing project (capex) including:

provide automation expertise

Partner follow up (technical and documentation)

participation in the project execution and implementation

Strategic activities

• participate in the creation of automation standard
• Work with global automation and local IT to deploy Global automation program and ensure standard approach on all project
• Analyse and Improve the efficiency of the team during change control activities
• Create and deploy automation obsolescence program

Common activities:

• Provide 24/24 7/7 off-site support (level 2)
• Coordinate technically up to 3 automation engineers

Education / experience:

• Master degree in Automation, Electrics: (Or Bachelor degree + Exp.)” with at least 5 years’ experience in automation pharmaceutical domain.
• Comfortable with the technology evolution for automation systems.

Core Competencies / Skills / Leadership Behaviors:

• Good communication skills and the ability to lead and perform effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Must have the ability to effectively participate to Engineering projects, coordinate suppliers, and drive results.
• Has the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop his (or her) understanding of business drivers and customer needs.
• GAMP5 Methodology
• Experience with Quality Systems and Processes in a GMP regulated and FDA+Eudralex licensed manufacturing site.
• Must have good experience in project management, preparing project budgets and timelines
• Must be comfortable with MS OFFICE Pack (Especially WORD, POWERPOINT, EXCEL).
• Must be sensitive to Data Integrity aspects.

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.

Our sector and the needs of our patients are constantly changing, which is why we emphasize continuous training. We actively support and invest in the development of our employees through a 50/40/10 training model.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, prioritizing wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance:

• Generous Time Off: 20 days of paid vacation in accordance with Belgian legislation and 12 Working Time Recovery days with additional days granted based on seniority and age.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and hospitalization insurance, annual check-ups starting at age 45, and support for preventive healthcare.
• Family Support: Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption, along with dedicated spaces for nursing mothers.
• Career Development: Access to a Learning Catalog, language courses, and opportunities for internal and international mobility.
• Transportation & Eco-Benefits: Contributions for public transport, incentives for cycling, and on-site charging stations for electric vehicles.
• Additional Perks: Meal vouchers, eco-cheques, a flex plan, a 13th-month salary, and pension support.

More About Us:

With over 75 years of pioneering legacy, Takeda is a global leader in rare diseases and ranks in the top three for plasma-derived products.

The Takeda Lessines site is a state-of-the-art plasma manufacturing plant with over 50 years of experience, specializing in immunoglobulin (IG) used for plasma-derived therapies to treat rare and complex chronic diseases. As Takeda's third-largest global production site, Lessines plays a pivotal role in our international operations, proudly producing and distributing over a million vials annually to more than 80 countries.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to delivering Better Health and Brighter Future to people around the world.

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