Head of Automation(m/w/x)

# Head of Automation (f/m/d) **Oranienburg, Germany** | **Full time** ## Job Description Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a **Head of Automation (f/m/d)** You are leading the dynamic Automation team at our largest manufacturing site in the Small Molecules and Oncology Operating Unit. In this position you will be a mentor and technical coach leading strategic transformation projects for the site. Therefore, your role is of significant importance and has high visibility within the Takeda network. **Your main responsibilities:** * Implementation of global automation standards including the development of site-specific automation concepts and solutions. * Development of project plans, URS, FRS, and commissioning documents for new automated systems. * Develop strategic initiatives and present best practices and key industry trends, including developing and delivering new and unique approaches to automation and digital. * Develop, automate, and validate data management processes. * Create support and maintain BI system and its infrastructure * Responsibility for the optimization, standardization, and upgrade of existing automation technology and process control. * Ensuring availability and a target-oriented flow of systems and processes. * Responsible for the implementation and administration of the access and virus protection, including back-up and disaster recovery plans for the industrial automation systems. **Your profile:** * Proven successful deployment of automation and digital projects such as AGV, MES, Track & Trace, equipment integration, computer vision, data automation (ETL), and implementation of BI systems * Degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, or technically comparable studies. * Relevant professional experience in electrical engineering and automation. * Sound knowledge of process control systems and automation systems. * Significant knowledge and experience in PLC and SCADA systems, network solutions and virtual environment. * Fluent programming skills such as Python, SQL, and familiarity with data analysis and statistics. * Sound experience in project management and in dealing with project planning methods and tools. * Experience in defining, implementing, and managing work structures for the automation department. * Leadership skills, a high sense of responsibility and strong communication skills, assertiveness, and team spirit. * Fluent in English. In this position you will report to the Site Engineering Head. **Your benefits:** * Attractive and competitive salary * Open-minded and modern working environment * 30 vacation days * Company pension plan * Further education and training * Commuting allowance * Attractive Relocation Package including brokerage fees * Subsidized canteen * Subsidized sports programs * Disability insurance * Long-term account with various possible uses * Employee discounts * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Company accident insurance * Performance-related bonus * Trusted working hours * Employee Referral Program * Deferred compensation as desired * Global Wellbeing Program * Interactive online courses for employees' children * Parent Child Office * Employee Recognition Program ## Locations Oranienburg, Germany ## Worker Type Employee ## Worker Sub-Type Regular ## Time Type Full time