Reliability Engineer I
- Employer
- Takeda
- Location
- Lexington, Massachusetts
- Start date
- Jul 18, 2024
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Quality Engineer
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job DescriptionJob Title: Reliability Engineer I
Location: Lexington, MA
About the role:As a Reliability Engineer I, you will improve the reliability of equipment, utilities, critical systems and maintenance processes by applying the principles of Reliability Engineering. You will also lead Reliability Engineering-driven projects that require independent and collaborative judgment to work towards optimum equipment availability and effectiveness. You will report to the Head of Reliability Engineering.
How you will contribute:Develop the maintenance strategy, plans, SOPs, parts lists, BOMs and frequencies for new and modified equipment.
Perform PM Optimization to improve the maintenance practices for existing equipment and track success.
Data analysis of corrective work orders in CMMS and Quality Event Metrics to identify trends and identify areas of improvements.
CMMS data reliability and integrity improvement.
Improve Equipment Parts Lists and BOMs accuracy in collaboration with MRO
Perform functional equivalency assessment of spare parts.
In collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance personnel lead to support troubleshooting of equipment.
Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA).
Lead Reliability Centered Maintenance Improvement (RCM) or other improvement projects in assigned areas in a cGMP, biotechnology environment.
Help implement predictive maintenance program across the organization.
Help prepare and/or participation in technical reviews of equipment design projects.
May participate in FAT, Commissioning of new and modified equipment.
Measure reliability performance and demonstrate success of improvements.
Identify cost/waste/energy reduction projects.
Interact and support internal Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Validation, Quality, and Reliability customers.
Work with external equipment and parts suppliers for technical information. Coordinate vendors for predictive technology use and management.
B.S. in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
1-3 years of relevant engineering experience.
Knowledge of CMMS and engineering & maintenance business practices.
cGMP experience.
Understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and/or Total productive Maintenance (TPM) would be ideal.
Knowledge of laboratory and pharmaceutical process support equipment including CIP, SIP, Autoclaves, and Glass Washers.
Understanding of process improvement and reliability engineering principles, methodologies and tools such as PDCA, LEAN, Six Sigma / DMAIC, FMEA would be ideal.
Understanding of predictive technologies and implementation (vibration analysis, thermal imaging).
Membership of relevant professional / technical organization.
Familiarity with project management principles.
Develop the maintenance strategy, plans, SOPs, parts lists, BOMs and frequencies for new and modified equipment.
Perform the review, improvement and update of Maintenance SOPs, Parts Lists, BOMs and CMMS data integrity for existing equipment.
Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance Improvement (RCM) or other improvement projects in multiple areas.
Develop and oversee CAPAs and assess and support change controls.
Assess and support deviations and GMP investigations.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
At 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:
May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.
Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
This position requires the ability to communicate clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing and a strong understanding and knowledge of engineering and maintenance functions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
The ability to travel and work across all MA Bio Ops facilities.
May be required to visually inspect frequently when completing the following job duty: drawing verifications, field verifications, equipment verification, spare parts verification, startup, troubleshooting, inspection and commissioning of equipment.
May be required to travel for business reasons, e.g. training and meetings.
Must be able to work in controlled or clean room environments requiring special gowning.
Additionally, personal protective equipment must be worn due to safety requirements.
May work in a cold, wet environment.
May be exposed to sunlight and heat.
May be exposed to dust, gases, and fumes.
May be working in a loud area around moving equipment and machinery that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and celite that may require respiratory protection.
Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
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.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We 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:
USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPSU.S. Base Salary Range:
$56,000.00 - $88,000.00The 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.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
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, 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.
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For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, our organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.
As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R&D efforts, we’re laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe.
Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future
For more information, visit https://jobs.takeda.com/
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