光工場　化学プロセス／生産技術・設備設計エンジニア （課長代理）

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This role supports chemical manufacturing at Takeda’s Hikari Plant through process engineering, production technology improvement, and facility or equipment design. Responsibilities typically include developing and optimizing chemical processes, preparing engineering specifications, managing capital projects, improving safety, quality, productivity, and compliance, and coordinating with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and external contractors. Candidates are expected to have a degree or equivalent experience in chemical, mechanical, process, or related engineering; practical experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing; knowledge of process equipment, plant utilities, scale-up, and relevant GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements. Strong project leadership, problem-solving, communication, and Japanese-language skills are likely required. As an assistant manager, the successful candidate should guide colleagues, manage priorities, and deliver reliable engineering solutions.

About the employer

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1781, it develops and supplies medicines in areas including gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and neuroscience. Takeda operates research, manufacturing, and commercial activities across many countries and serves patients through a broad international workforce. Its Hikari Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture is one of the company’s important manufacturing sites, producing pharmaceutical products and supporting technology transfer, process development, quality systems, and supply reliability. Takeda emphasizes patient-focused innovation, ethical business practices, quality, sustainability, and a diverse working environment. Engineering professionals at Hikari contribute to safe, compliant, efficient manufacturing and to the modernization of facilities and production processes.