Automation Manager

Takeda; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Automation Manager to lead a team of Automation Engineers at their Grange Castle manufacturing site in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves managing and providing automation support across manufacturing plants and overseeing automation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and proven leadership skills in a regulated environment, with a focus on quality and efficiency. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Employer funded private medical insurance

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working arrangements

26 vacation days plus additional days

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing and directing a technical team of engineers.
• Hands-on expertise in the specification, configuration, qualification, and management of automation systems.
• Practical experience in budget management, including CAPEX and OPEX.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the existing team of Automation Engineers.
• Provide automation support across all site manufacturing plants.
• Manage and co-ordinate automation related projects.

Skills

Leadership in technical teams

Automation system expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Honors degree in Automation, Electronics, Controls, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Job description

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

Automation Manager

You will have an important role in the commitment to quality and efficient manufacturing of pharmaceutical products at the Takeda Grange Castle manufacturing site. As the Automation Manager you will be leading your team with flexibility and proactiveness in a highly regulated environment.

How you will contribute:

• Lead and manage the existing team of Automation Engineers.
• Provide automation support across all site manufacturing plants and site utility systems.
• Be the system owner of the various site automation systems with responsibility for maintenance and service.
• Manage and co-ordinate automation related projects.
• Proactively manage the lifecycle of automation systems ensuring all systems are maintained on supported platforms.
• Liaise with Global colleagues on various workgroups and communities of practice.
• Champion digital initiatives.

In this position you will report to the Site Engineering Head.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Honors degree in Automation, Electronics, Controls, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and directing a technical team of engineers, ideally within a regulated environment, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands‑on expertise in the specification, configuration, qualification, and management of Automation systems like DCS, PLC, and SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements in highly regulated industries.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Proven project management capability.
• Practical experience in budget management, including both CAPEX and OPEX.
• Well‑organized, adaptable to change, and able to drive digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we can offer you:

• Employer funded private medical insurance with dependents’ cover
• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus
• Employer retirement plan contributions
• Flexible working arrangements e.g., hybrid work
• 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
• Family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing and engagement teams
• Employer life insurance contributions
• Development opportunities
• Educational programs and formal training
• Coaching and mentoring
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Revenue approved profit share scheme
• Humanitarian volunteering leave options
• Employer funded income protection
• Subsidized canteen
• Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals
• Electric charging points available at parking locations
• Takeda Resource Groups

About Us:

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life‑transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma‑derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.

Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation. Over the past years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.

How we will support you:

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, 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 living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.

Locations

Grange Castle, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time