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Job Description

About the Role:

This position is a fixed-term role till 30.04.27.

As a Process Engineer (MES) at Takeda, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing operations at Takeda Ireland Ltd. Grange Castle (TILGC).
You will focus on the Werum PAS-X MES system, ensuring its effective implementation, operation, and integration with systems such as SAP and Data Historian.

In this role, you will act as the technical lead for MES-related projects while supporting day-to-day operations and training others to build MES capability across the site. You’ll work in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment, helping Takeda deliver life-changing medicines safely and efficiently.

How you will contribute :

Act as technical lead for MES projects, including EBR, SAP, and Data Historian integration.
Support development and optimization of MES processes and electronic batch records (EBRs).
Provide technical support for MES implementation, operation, and maintenance.
Lead e-MBR authoring and configuration for existing business processes.
Create and maintain system documentation such as designs, configurations, and test protocols.
Support qualification and validation activities, including testing and vendor liaison (Werum).
Develop and maintain MES-related SOPs and deliver user training across departments.
Cross-train team members to strengthen MES expertise on site.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, and all Takeda quality standards.
Participate in on-call support and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Can Bring to Takeda :

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent).
Proven experience with MES systems, ideally Werum PAS-X.
Knowledge of SAP and data historian systems is an advantage.
Strong understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Locations

Grange Castle, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

MES Process Engineer (FTC 30.04.2027)

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