Senior Automation Engineer - PLC
Takeda
August 25, 2026
On-site
Thousand Oaks, CA
$89,900 - $141,240 USD yearly
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day PLC automation engineering support for Formulation, Filling, Packaging, Utilities, and related manufacturing operations.
- Create control system layouts; integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, actuators, instrumentation, and automation components.
- Write, debug, test, and maintain PLC code (including Ladder Logic); troubleshoot PLC-based systems and automation faults.
- Administer/maintain automation platforms (Allen-Bradley PLC, Siemens SIMATIC WinCC, Siemens PLC S7, Intellution/Proficy iFix SCADA).
- Develop control system strategies; draft/update/verify system specifications, SOPs, training materials, and automation documentation.
- Support control system lifecycle in a regulated environment (including change control).
- Train users; lead/mentor automation engineers/technicians as needed.
- Plan/execute automation projects (including schedules, estimates, business cases) and coordinate cross-functionally; investigate support issues and recommend improvements.
- Provide off-hours on-call automation support for 24/7 operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- 7+ years PLC automation/controls experience in GMP or similar regulated environment.
- Experience with automation instrumentation/field devices.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC and Intellution/iFix SCADA.
- Strong troubleshooting, engineering judgment, communication, and ability to lead/train with minimal guidance.
Preferred:
- cGxP manufacturing knowledge; pharma production equipment knowledge; DeltaV experience; creativity/innovation.
Benefits (as stated):
- Base salary range: $89,900–$141,240; eligible for incentives and medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, disability/life, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, and well-being benefits.
- Up to 80 hours sick time/year; new hires up to 120 hours paid vacation.
- Provide day-to-day PLC automation engineering support for Formulation, Filling, Packaging, Utilities, and related manufacturing operations.
- Create control system layouts; integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, actuators, instrumentation, and automation components.
- Write, debug, test, and maintain PLC code (including Ladder Logic); troubleshoot PLC-based systems and automation faults.
- Administer/maintain automation platforms (Allen-Bradley PLC, Siemens SIMATIC WinCC, Siemens PLC S7, Intellution/Proficy iFix SCADA).
- Develop control system strategies; draft/update/verify system specifications, SOPs, training materials, and automation documentation.
- Support control system lifecycle in a regulated environment (including change control).
- Train users; lead/mentor automation engineers/technicians as needed.
- Plan/execute automation projects (including schedules, estimates, business cases) and coordinate cross-functionally; investigate support issues and recommend improvements.
- Provide off-hours on-call automation support for 24/7 operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- 7+ years PLC automation/controls experience in GMP or similar regulated environment.
- Experience with automation instrumentation/field devices.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC and Intellution/iFix SCADA.
- Strong troubleshooting, engineering judgment, communication, and ability to lead/train with minimal guidance.
Preferred:
- cGxP manufacturing knowledge; pharma production equipment knowledge; DeltaV experience; creativity/innovation.
Benefits (as stated):
- Base salary range: $89,900–$141,240; eligible for incentives and medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, disability/life, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, and well-being benefits.
- Up to 80 hours sick time/year; new hires up to 120 hours paid vacation.