Senior Automation Engineer, Global Biologics

$133,000 - $133,000/Yr

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Boston, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will be a leader in designing and implementing automation solutions ranging from simple devices to fully integrated workcells. You will serve as a model of best practices, creative thinking, and problem-solving, leading complex projects and mentoring other team members. Your role will involve joining lab automation (hardware) with informatics (software and data) through individual contributions and cross-team collaboration. You will be part of the Global Biologics Automation Team (GBAT), reporting to the Head of the team, and will help build the world's leading automation infrastructure to support the leading Biologics discovery organization, including the build-out of new automation systems and maintaining existing ones.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Biologics (GB) scientists to design, develop, optimize, and implement new automation solutions for Global Biologics teams.
• Develop custom software solutions integrating automation platforms with GB's informatics stack.
• Lead and manage complex projects, including fully integrated workcells, from requirements gathering to software/data integration.
• Introduce innovation to the Automation Team, including advances in CAD, 3D printing, electronics, software, and AI/ML applications.
• Learn GB workflows and processes to effectively propose automation solutions.
• Respond to automation users' needs in real-time to support GB projects.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or relevant scientific field (or equivalent) with 2+ years relevant experience, or MS with 8+ years relevant experience, or BS with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated advanced fluency with at least one of the following robotic schedulers: Cellario, Overlord, Green Button Go, or Momentum.
• Demonstrated advanced fluency with at least one of the following liquid handlers: Dynamic Devices Lynx, Tecan, Hamilton, Agilent Bravo.
• Programming fluency in Python or C#.
• Successful projects using at least two of the following: CAD, Arduino microcontrollers, CNC machining, or 3D printing.
• Able to work independently on complex projects and manage time and priorities effectively.
• Able to communicate clearly, especially with less technical colleagues and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with vendor management.
• Demonstrate Takeda's Leadership Behaviors: think strategically, inspire others, deliver priorities, and elevate capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Sick time accrual (up to 80 hours per year)
• Paid vacation accrual (up to 120 hours for new hires)