Sr Process Engineer Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Category: Manufacturing Engineering

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Support development of site staff on technical and procedural topicsHow you will contribute:Develop engineering deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, System Specifications, and Functional SpecificationsImplement system modifications under cGMP change controlDevelop and execute FAT, commissioning protocols, and qualification protocolsDevelop calibration and preventative maintenance plansLead deviation investigations and implement corrective and preventative actionsParticipate in capital planning, spending, and trackingServe as project manager on small to medium projects under $5MInterface with cross-functional teams to meet project goalsStay current with industry best practices and technologiesComplete required training within timeframeSelecting technologies, designing equipment, and diagnosing process issuesMaking data-driven decisions using engineering principlesEnsuring impact to product quality, safety, reliability, and throughputMaintaining regulatory compliance and validation requirementsTroubleshooting factory floor issues and supporting capacity planningManaging impact to uptime, batch continuity, and manufacturing scheduleResponding to urgency and severity of equipment failuresDetermining escalation thresholdsBalancing short-term mitigation versus long-term solutionsPerform other duties as assignedWhat you bring to Takeda:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering3 or more years of relevant experienceExperience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environmentEngineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer license preferredDemonstrated track record supporting process operations and projects in an FDA-regulated environmentKnowledge of engineering principles including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and mass transferExperience applying project management methodologiesUnderstanding of commissioning and qualification protocol developmentDirect experience with systems such as bioreactors, centrifugation, chromatography, tangential flow filtration, CIP, autoclaves, clean utilities, and HVACFamiliarity with instrumentation and sensing technologies in pharmaceutical manufacturingExperience with regulatory requirements and GMP environmentsExperience supporting large capital projectsFamiliarity with batch control systems, data historians, SQL, and scripting (preferred)Knowledge of automation, PLCs, power systems, and controls (desirable)Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS ProjectAbility to work in fast-paced, cross-functional teamsStrong planning, prioritization, and escalation judgmentImportant ConsiderationsAt 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:Combination of sedentary work and facility walkdownsOccasional ladder climbingAbility to lift up to 25 lbsParticipation in 24/7 on-call rotationUse of PPE and clean room garments as requiredInfrequent travel up to approximately 25% during project activitiesMore 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.#GMSGQ  #ZR1  #LI-OnsiteTakeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location:Brooklyn Park, MNU.S. Base Salary Range:$89,900.00 - $141,240.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the 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. For information about our benefits, please click here.EEO StatementTakeda 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, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsBrooklyn Park, MNWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYes