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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nAbout the Role:\nAs a Production Engineer I at Takeda, you’ll provide on-shift technical and engineering support to our highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Social Circle, Georgia. You’ll work alongside Manufacturing and cross-functional technical teams to rapidly troubleshoot issues, support reliable production, and help manufacturing teams meet their operational goals.\nThis is an early-career engineering opportunity where you’ll apply foundational engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges while developing your technical expertise across Fractionation, Albumin, and Immunoglobulin (IG) operations.\nShift Details: 6:00pm-6:30am, 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule\nHow You Will Contribute:\nProvide on-shift engineering and technical support to manufacturing operations, helping rapidly troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during both ramp-up and steady-state production.\nSupport manufacturing processes across IG purification, filling and packaging, Fractionation, and Albumin purification.\nTroubleshoot and support highly automated process equipment, including vessels, filtration and chromatography systems, UF/DF, COP washers, CIP skids, filter presses, centrifuges, isolators, automatic bottle openers, and packaging lines.\nSupport DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Siemens SIMATIC IT Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and automation hardware.\nSupport in-process testing activities involving equipment and measurements such as pH, conductivity, and titration.\nParticipate in safety and quality investigations, applying engineering principles to help identify and resolve manufacturing issues.\nIdentify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing performance by reducing manufacturing events, user interventions, batch record alerts, cycle time, errors, and waste.\nPerform operational assessments to help ensure appropriate processes, procedures, tools, and training are in place.\nInvestigate and resolve issues assigned through departmental issue logs while supporting Process Unit Team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\nLead or support knowledge-transfer activities, coach manufacturing personnel through technical issues, develop troubleshooting guides, and share process knowledge across shifts.\nWhat You Bring to Takeda:\nA Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; related engineering or technical experience is preferred. Production Engineer I - All\nRelated work experience in a technical or GMP-regulated environment is preferred.\nFoundational knowledge of engineering principles across relevant disciplines is required.\nThe ability to apply engineering concepts to troubleshoot and resolve routine technical and manufacturing problems with minimal assistance is required.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly discuss technical issues, are required.\nThe ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of a cross-functional manufacturing team is required.\nThe ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate with minimal supervision is required.\nExposure to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred.\nThe ability to learn and work with manufacturing systems and automated equipment, including DeltaV, PLCs, Siemens SIMATIC IT, and automation hardware, is preferred.\nExperience or familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements is preferred.\nThe ability to adapt to a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including extended or nontraditional work schedules, is required. \nImportant Considerations:\nAt Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we follow strict requirements in our manufacturing facilities to protect product quality, employee safety, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you may:\nWork 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.\nWork in a cleanroom environment and follow applicable gowning and facility requirements.\nWear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection depending on the work area.\nWork in a highly automated manufacturing environment where technical issues may require timely response and coordination across multiple functions.\nTravel on an infrequent basis, generally less than 5%. Production Engineer I - All\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. \nMore About Us:\nAt 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 inspires and empowers you to grow through life-changing work.\nCertified 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.\n#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-Onsite\nTakeda Compensation and Benefits Summary\nWe understand compensation is an important factoras you consider the next step in your career. 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