HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Automation Engineer - Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. At Amgen we are committed to being science-based and follow a continuous learning approach to advancing science, driving discovery, and igniting innovation that works to help reduce disease. It is in this context that we endorse an inclusive and diverse workforce that helps drive scientific innovation and problem solving, leading to better scientific solutions that benefit both patients and society.

Based in New Albany, Ohio, the site of Amgen’s new advanced product assembly and packaging plant this role will apply advanced and diverse engineering principles to the design and implementation of major system modifications, experiments, processes, and/or capital projects.

The original work schedule for this role will be an administrative schedule (Monday through Friday, approximately 8 am to 5 pm). As the facility moves into operation, the successful incumbent will be expected to join a shift team structure working to support coverage across Amgen’s 24-hour operations. These shift structures can be a great opportunity to better support individual work/life priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, organize, analyze and present interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of substantial scope and complexity
• Complete sophisticated or novel assignments requiring the development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures.
• Develop detailed specifications and engineering policies and procedures that affect multiple organizational units.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices outside of area of field expertise to a broad variety of assignments in related fields.
• Work with research, manufacturing, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance, and validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for large and/or highly complex system/facility modifications.
• Work with project managers to complete design and engineering projects within schedule, budget, and quality constraints.
• Coordinate the work of consultants, architects, and engineering firms on the development of standard design documents.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Automation experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, or Biotechnology industries

Or

Associate’s degree and 6 years of Automation experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, or Biotechnology industries

Or

High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Automation experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, or Biotechnology industries

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechatronics, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge and/or experience of pharmaceutical/biotech processes, especially in the area of final drug product operations
• Knowledge in Data Integrity and Security
• Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation, validation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation, field instrumentation technologies.
• Exposure to Machine Vision, Serialization, Robotics, Siemens, and Rockwell software platform
• Ability to interpret and apply GAMPs and GMPs and familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment
• Comprehensive understanding of validation protocol execution requirements as well as knowledge of validation processes and requirements as applied to new equipment installations
• Organizational, project management, problem-solving, as well as validation protocol, and technical writing capability
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and presentation skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including; collaboration, influencing, and facilitation
• Understanding of Operational Excellence and Lean Transformation in the Automation and Engineering Context

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

This position will be paid on an hourly basis. The annualized base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $48.94 to $57.22.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancers, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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