Automation Engineer On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people‑centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms. Small Molecules Biologics Plasma As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself. Location: Bray, Wicklow, Ireland. Full time employment. Your Tasks In Detail Oversee automation systems to ensure maximum uptime and performance. Manage system user access, backups, and restores. Implement corrective actions and collaborate with vendor technical support. Identify and execute small projects to enhance system performance. Contribute to capital planning, project execution, and documentation. Ensure all activities comply with site and corporate Quality Systems. Create and maintain engineering deliverables and test scripts. Develop and implement global automation strategies to standardize processes. Maintain and optimize automation systems and infrastructure. Develop solutions tailored to the manufacturing environment. Drive automation projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical goals are met. Stay updated with technology trends and benchmarks to keep Takeda at the forefront. Your Profile Degree in engineering (automation, robotics, computer science, etc.) or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of work experience in GMP manufacturing, with expertise in automation. A broad understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory environments is essential. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous. Proficiency in automation solutions (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.). Knowledge of industry standards (GAMP, ANSI/ISA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11) and GxP/QA. Familiarity with ANSI/ISA‑99,100 standards is a plus. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with experience in data analysis. Ability to work in a team‑based culture, engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with Global Automation to implement best practices. Contribute to the innovation roadmap and strategic planning. Mentor and train team members to enhance site expertise. High communication skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to work under pressure. Fluent in written and spoken English. What You Can Look Forward To With Us Competitive Salary: Including performance‑based bonuses. Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan. Comprehensive Insurance: Employer‑funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection. Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations. Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges. Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing. Family‑Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work‑life. Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave. Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training. Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost. Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals. We are an Equal‑Opportunity Employer Takeda 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC. is seeking an Automation Engineer in Bray, Wicklow. You will oversee automation systems and ensure their optimal performance within the Global Manufacturing and Supply team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in GMP manufacturing and expertise in automation solutions. Key responsibilities include managing system access, implementing corrective actions, and contributing to ongoing projects. The company offers competitive salary, comprehensive insurance, and generous vacation days. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Logistics Technologist – Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) – Dublin, Leinster As our Logistics Technologist, you play a critical role because the position sits at the core of a regulated pharmaceutical supply chain, where accuracy directly impacts product quality and safety. The role combines hands‑on logistics activities with strict compliance requirements and continuous improvement. It also provides broad responsibility across operations, inventory, and procurement, making it a key operational function. How Will You Contribute Ensure smooth material flow including goods receipt, sampling, tanker offloading, material staging, storage, and shipment Execute logistics operations in compliance with cGMP, GWP, SOPs, and HSE regulations Operate and maintain forklifts, VNA trucks, PPTs, and other handling equipment Maintain accurate inventory through RFT receipts, timely stock transactions, cycle counts, and monthly reporting Support waste handling processes (solid and liquid) and contribute to process and efficiency improvements Assist procurement activities including stock monitoring, purchase order creation, supplier communication, and system updates Complete all required documentation and report deviations or abnormal events promptly What You Bring To Takeda Leaving Certificate required; further education in Supply Chain or Material Handling is an advantage 2–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment; warehouse experience essential Valid forklift, VNA, and PPT licenses Experience with SAP or similar Warehouse Management Systems Strong communication skills, teamwork, flexibility, and ability to work independently in a regulated environment Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); ability to work at heights Dangerous goods handling training, Lean/Six Sigma experience, First Aid/ERT training What You Can Look Forward To With Us Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses. Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan. Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection. Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations. Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges. Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing. Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life. Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave. Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training. Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost. Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals. More 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. Empowering Our People To Shine Takeda 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. Locations Grange Castle, Ireland Worker Type – Regular – Full time – Employee Job ID: R0178245 | Date posted: 04/15/2026 | Location: Dublin, Leinster #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading pharmaceutical company in Dublin is seeking a Logistics Technologist for its Global Manufacturing and Supply division. This role is crucial for ensuring an efficient supply chain, including tasks related to material flow, compliance with regulations, and inventory management. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in a regulated environment and hold relevant licenses. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance, generous vacation, and ongoing development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Maintenance Lead The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading and managing maintenance engineering operations while developing technician capability in structured troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and reliability-driven maintenance. This role combines strategic maintenance management with hands‑on technical leadership to ensure high standards in safety, quality, cost, reliability, and performance. How You Will Contribute Team Leadership & Development Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance technician team Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and training plans Assign tasks and monitor team performance against KPIs Mentor technicians in diagnostic thinking and structured problem‑solving Promote use of troubleshooting tools and best practices Foster a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement Lead by example to maintain high standards of workmanship and professionalism Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting Provide technical guidance and hands‑on support for equipment issues Lead structured fault diagnosis and root cause identification Ensure focus on eliminating root causes rather than symptoms Act as escalation point for complex or recurring failures Support equipment installations, upgrades, and engineering projects Coordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance outages Work Order Management & Planning Manage planning and execution of maintenance work orders Coordinate with planners and schedulers to optimise workflows Ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards Review and approve maintenance documentation for accuracy Align maintenance activities with production to minimise downtime Track corrective actions through to completion Reactive & Corrective Maintenance Governance Ensure breakdown and reactive maintenance is executed safely and efficiently Maintain high‑quality documentation of failures and corrective actions Prevent repeat failures through proper root cause analysis and follow‑up Reliability & Performance Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives Monitor KPIs such as uptime, PM compliance, and maintenance backlog Identify and implement process improvements Collaborate with reliability engineering to optimise maintenance strategies Improve preventive maintenance plans and technical documentation Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements Maintain accurate records in CMMS (e.g., SAP) Support audits, inspections, and quality systems (Deviations, CAPAs) Cost & Resource Management Monitor and control maintenance costs Optimise labour utilisation and eliminate inefficiencies Manage spare parts and coordinate with stores Oversee contractors and external service providers Continuous Improvement Drive consistent standards in troubleshooting and maintenance practices Encourage technician involvement in improvement initiatives (e.g., FMEA) Promote a strong learning and continuous improvement culture Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Operations, Planning, Reliability Engineering, and vendors Communicate clearly on breakdowns, risks, and corrective actions Support cross‑functional problem solving Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and procedures Promote safe systems of work, including lockout/tagout Identify and escalate safety risks promptly Essential Technical diploma, apprenticeship, or trade certification (Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation) Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, including 2 years in a leadership role Experience with CMMS systems (preferably SAP PM) Knowledge of GMP in regulated environments Ability to read technical drawings (P&IDs, electrical schematics) Strong troubleshooting experience in industrial/manufacturing environments Desirable Engineering degree or equivalent Experience with PLCs, automation, and control systems Knowledge of Reliability‑Centred Maintenance (RCM) Project management experience Experience in regulated industries (pharma, medical, food) Skills & Competencies Strong hands‑on maintenance expertise Understanding of asset reliability and failure modes Ability to translate technical issues into practical solutions Leadership Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams Strong decision‑making skills under pressure Clear and confident communicator Problem Solving Analytical and structured approach to troubleshooting Ability to identify systemic causes of failure Evidence‑based decision making Professional Skills Strong written and verbal communication Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance Continuous improvement mindset What You Can Look Forward To With Us Employer funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus Employer retirement plan contributions Flexible working arrangements, e.g., hybrid or shiftwork with shift allowance 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones Family friendly policies Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing and engagement teams Employer life insurance contributions Development opportunities Educational programs and formal training Coaching and mentoring Employee Stock Purchase Plan Revenue approved profit share scheme Humanitarian volunteering leave options Employer funded income protection Subsidised canteen Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals Electric charging points available at parking locations Takeda Resource Groups Equal Employment Opportunity Takeda 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading pharmaceutical company in Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of maintenance experience, including 2 in a leadership role, and possess a strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation fields. Responsibilities include leading the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance practices while managing maintenance work orders. #J-18808-Ljbffr
