Full Job Description
JOB LOCATION: Cambridge, MA
POSITION: Engineer IV
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. is seeking a Engineer IV with the following duties: develop and test new technology and software applications, such as robotics, control systems, and mobile vehicles alongside our HTE & Automation team; partner with Chemists, Data Scientists and Process Modelling SMEs to apply automation tools across all phases of the process development lifecycle to replace routine and iterated manual operations; contribute to the development of the department's automation strategy and drive the development of new robotic approaches; stay current on emerging trends, new technologies, and external communities and consortia related to Automation, Robotics and Cobotics; work in collaboration with internal and external partners to develop and deploy next generation robotic solutions to automate and accelerate SMPD workflows; work on robotic technology projects end to end: from project planning to implementation; partner with Control Engineers to integrate a wide range of equipment, sensors and systems of varying communication protocols; identify opportunities to accelerate process development activities and execute on them; develop and share best robotic practices across SMPD global sites; grow and develop an entrepreneurial network to further enhance the impact that automation can have on the broader SMPD and PharmSci function; proactively analyze technical issues and coordinate potential resolution with team members; build and maintain relationships with key vendors and assist with technical aspects of vendor negotiations; responsible for authoring relevant sections of regulatory documents, reports and peer reviewed manuscripts; represent Takeda and is an active member on precompetitive collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required to attend conferences and visit overseas sites. Up to 10% remote work allowed.
Estimated salary range reflects expected pay for this role. Actual base salary depends on the applicant's qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, & work location, & will comply with all applicable minimum-wage laws. U.S. employees may be eligible for medical, dental, & vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, company holidays, incentive compensation programs, & other benefits offered under company policies.
REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field, plus 1 year of related experience. Prior experience must include: develop novel algorithms for robotic manufacturing, focusing on 3D shape learning and behavior tree modeling, and fabricate functional prototypes to validate these research concepts; fabricate prototypes to prove the plausibility of producing materials robotically, managing projects from the planning phase through to final implementation; author and instruct hands-on technical labs to develop and share best practices in data science and visualization with technical and non-technical partners.
Full time. $137,259 to $162,690 per year.
Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
