Sr Instrument Technician

As an Instrument Calibration Technician V, you’ll serve as a highly experienced technical resource within Takeda’s Metrology organization, supporting the accuracy, reliability, and performance of instrumentation and measurement systems used throughout our manufacturing operations.

You’ll perform advanced calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and modification of electrical and pneumatic instrumentation while partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, Process Control, Manufacturing, and external contractors. You’ll also help coordinate daily metrology activities, support projects and process improvements, and provide technical guidance and training to other technicians.

This is a senior, non-supervisory technical role that requires strong independent judgment, advanced troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to anticipate technical challenges and coordinate work that can impact broader manufacturing operations.

• Tuesday-Friday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Three 10-hour days + one 7-hour day

• Perform advanced calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and modification of instrumentation and related equipment.
• Calibrate a broad range of instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, conductivity, UV, balances, scales, vacuum, pH, CL2, ORP, timers, RPM, liquid/gas flow, and gas detection systems.
• Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills involving electrical and pneumatic instrumentation, control systems, and related technical equipment.
• Operate, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot calibration test equipment while applying appropriate metrology techniques and measurement practices.
• Review and approve calibration reports, verify out-of-tolerance conditions, and initiate corrective actions when necessary to support safe and reliable operations.
• Plan and schedule routine and non-routine calibration activities for assigned areas and instrumentation, balancing metrology requirements with production schedules.
• Support new installations, modifications, and project activities in partnership with Engineering, Maintenance, Process Control, PMO, and external contractors.
• Support system specification reviews, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&) verification, and the implementation of department projects and process improvements.
• Support and troubleshoot PLCs, microprocessors, automated control systems, and control system instrumentation, applying knowledge of control logic and process control principles.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, reports, and other required documentation in accordance with SOPs, GMP/GDP requirements, and applicable calibration standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 where applicable.
• Train and provide technical guidance to other technicians, review work for quality and accuracy, and help coordinate resources and daily metrology activities when the supervisor is unavailable.
  Sr Instrument Technician

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a two-year technical associate degree in metrology, instrumentation, electronics, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
  Sr Instrument Technician
• 5+ years of experience in process instrumentation and calibration is required, with pharmaceutical manufacturing or equivalent regulated-industry experience preferred.
  Sr Instrument Technician
• Skilled craft training, an apprenticeship certificate, or a comparable combination of technical education and experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of metrology, calibration techniques, measurement systems, and calibration certification requirements is required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and pneumatic instrumentation, including the ability to read and interpret…