Sr 2 Automation Engineer
Takeda
August 21, 2026
On-site
Lexington, MA
$116,000 - $182,270 USD yearly
IT
How You Will Contribute:
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for control systems (PLC, DCS, MES, and ancillary data systems)
- Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues and ensuring system reliability and compliance
- Lead the full project lifecycle (design through implementation) for small to large-scale automation initiatives
- Define project scope, strategy, and requirements; ensure high-quality, timely delivery
- Oversee and review technical outputs of automation engineering work
- Drive continuous improvement, system performance optimization, and innovation
- Collaborate cross-functionally through daily operational and project meetings
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance by preparing/presenting required data
- Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and engineering standards
- Ensure accurate documentation and lifecycle management of system specifications, drawings, and data
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years in industrial automation or control systems engineering
- Strong expertise with DeltaV (or similar DCS) and PLC programming
- Experience in cGMP/pharmaceutical/biotechnology (regulated environments)
- Knowledge of ISA-S88/ISA-S95 and batch/continuous manufacturing processes
- Understanding of industrial control systems, instrumentation, and networking (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
- Experience with data historians/reporting and integration tools (e.g., OPC, SCADA)
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects aligned with business goals
- Familiarity with system validation, commissioning, and qualification
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration
Application Instructions:
- By clicking the “Apply” button, understand the employment application process will commence and your information will be processed per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use; attest submitted information is true to the best of your knowledge.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for control systems (PLC, DCS, MES, and ancillary data systems)
- Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues and ensuring system reliability and compliance
- Lead the full project lifecycle (design through implementation) for small to large-scale automation initiatives
- Define project scope, strategy, and requirements; ensure high-quality, timely delivery
- Oversee and review technical outputs of automation engineering work
- Drive continuous improvement, system performance optimization, and innovation
- Collaborate cross-functionally through daily operational and project meetings
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance by preparing/presenting required data
- Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and engineering standards
- Ensure accurate documentation and lifecycle management of system specifications, drawings, and data
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years in industrial automation or control systems engineering
- Strong expertise with DeltaV (or similar DCS) and PLC programming
- Experience in cGMP/pharmaceutical/biotechnology (regulated environments)
- Knowledge of ISA-S88/ISA-S95 and batch/continuous manufacturing processes
- Understanding of industrial control systems, instrumentation, and networking (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
- Experience with data historians/reporting and integration tools (e.g., OPC, SCADA)
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects aligned with business goals
- Familiarity with system validation, commissioning, and qualification
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration
Application Instructions:
- By clicking the “Apply” button, understand the employment application process will commence and your information will be processed per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use; attest submitted information is true to the best of your knowledge.