Sr. Reliability Engineer
Company: Takeda
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the Role: Under
the direction of the LAFE Management Team and the Manager for
Reliability Engineering, contribute to the reliability, design,
development and enhancement of manufacturing and support equipment.
You will be responsible for improving the reliability of
manufacturing equipment, utilities, critical systems and
maintenance processes by applying the principles of Reliability
Centered Maintenance. Apply Root Cause Analysis methodologies to
improve equipment that support manufacturing operations in a
dynamic, fast-paced cGMP, biotechnology environment. Measure
reliability performance and demonstrate success of improvements.
Support capital projects as needed. May be assigned other duties.
This position will provide technical support to the manufacturing
and maintenance functions for the operation of the equipment and
processes. Supervise and develop junior and senior staff. How you
will contribute: Work with Los Angeles Fractionation Expansion
(LAFE) Project Engineering Team (PET) to apply Reliability Centered
Maintenance strategies to support installation, commissioning and
validation of new equipment such as vessels, centrifuges, filter
presses, Clean in Place skids, Heat Exchangers, AHU, Utilities,
etc. Develop the maintenance strategy, plans, SOPs, parts lists,
BOMs and frequencies for new and modified equipment for Los Angeles
Fractionation Expansion (LAFE) Project. Perform the review,
improvement and update of Maintenance SOPs, Parts Lists, BOMs and
CMMS data integrity for existing equipment. Support CQV activities
for LAFE. Participate in LAFE start up and ramp up activities.
Perform data analysis of corrective work orders in CMMS to identify
trends and area focus for improvements Perform functional
equivalency assessment of spare parts. In collaboration with
engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance personnel perform or
support troubleshooting of equipment. Conducts or participates in
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis
(FMEA). Execute Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) improvement
projects in assigned area. Participate and provide support for
audits. Support the implementation of predictive maintenance across
the facility May assists in the preparation of and/or participation
in technical reviews of equipment design projects. May participate
in FAT and commissioning of new or modified equipment Identify
cost/waste/energy reduction opportunities May be assigned change
control, Quality CAPA and Safety CAPA tasks Report project and
operational metrics May perform other duties as assigned What you
bring to Takeda: Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering
discipline required. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
Degree Preferred. 3 years of related experience.
Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical specialty preferred. Familiarity
with cGMPs is a plus Must have proficient computer skills and be
experienced using MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
and MS Project. Must possess knowledge of the core engineering
principles: heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics and fluid
mechanics. Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude and
problem-solving skills required. Hands-on troubleshooting
experience is required. Must have good interpersonal skills and be
able to work effectively and efficiently in a team-based
environment. Must be organized and detail focused. Familiarity with
Biotechnology manufacturing operations such as purification,
fractionation and their support systems such as CIP, SIP, HVAC,
plant and clean utilities, is a plus. Knowledge of common
biotechnology manufacturing equipment such as pumps, heat
exchangers, tanks, mixers, valves, centrifuges, and filter presses
is a plus. Familiarity with project management principles is a
plus. Passion for Improving Lives: Must be able to put our patients
at the center of everything we do. Quest for Innovation: Must be
able to operate with agility and a learning mindset so that we can
accelerate breakthrough innovations. Inspired Teams environment:
Must be able to thrive in diverse high performing teams. Engaged
with the World around Us: Must be able to embrace change and seek
diverse perspectives and partnerships to benefit patients and make
a positive impact on the world. The candidate must have good
communication skills and the ability to perform effectively in
multi-disciplinary teams Demonstrated success in delivering results
in several technical challenges. Important Considerations: 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: Work in a controlled environment requiring
special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face,
hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing
protection for loud areas. Need to remove all make-up, jewelry,
contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in
the manufacturing environment. Work in a cold, wet environment.
Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work
supplemental hours, as necessary. Work around chemicals such as
alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory
protection. May be required to work in a confined area. Some Clean
Room and cool/hot storage conditions. Must be able to lift, push,
pull and carry up to 25 lbs. In general, the position requires a
combination of sedentary work and walking around observing
conditions in the facility. 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. GMSGQ ZR1 LI-MA1
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 - CA - Los Angeles U.S. Base Salary Range: $86,500.00 -
$135,960.00 The 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.
Locations USA - CA - Los Angeles Worker Type Employee Worker
Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes
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