Maintenance Support Engineer

Amgen; Dublin; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Maintenance Support Engineer for Syringe Filling Operations to enhance reliability, plan shutdowns, and lead training for maintenance staff in a biotech manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate hiring, onboarding, and certification programs while collaborating with HR, Engineering, Operations and Quality to ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical)
• Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication skills
• Solid GMP/regulatory knowledge and training compliance understanding
• Experience in training program development or learning & development

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Reliability and Shutdown Planning to improve uptime and asset performance.
• Coordinate Hiring & Onboarding for maintenance technicians in partnership with HR.
• Design, develop, and implement training programs for syringe filling lines with SMEs.
• Develop, implement, and improve onboarding and competency frameworks for technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Training program development

Effective communication

GMP knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Support Engineer – Syringe Filling Operations

Career Category Maintenance Job Description Maintenance Support Engineer – Syringe Filling Operations Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Position Summary

The Maintenance department support Engineer is responsible for day-to-day commercial support within the maintenance department. The role will span numerous areas such as, but not limited too, shutdown coordination, engineering reliability projects, supporting and leading all quality non-conformances and leading maintenance equipment RCA’s, leading and coordinating all training-related activities within the maintenance department of a pharmaceutical syringe filling plant. There will also be a training aspect of this role which ensures that maintenance personnel are effectively onboarded, trained, and continuously developed to support safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. The position also plays a key role in building and sustaining a high-performing training hub aligned with site training academy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Support Maintenance Reliability and Shutdown Planning The Maintenance support engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and maintainability of plant equipment and utilities within the ADL manufacturing facility. The role focuses on leading and developing shutdown planning and sustaining a robust reliability framework that ensures right-first-time maintenance execution, minimises unplanned downtime, and optimises asset lifecycle performance in support of safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The role partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Quality to analyse equipment performance, identify failure modes, and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. The Maintenance Reliability Engineer also leads continuous improvement initiatives to reduce non-commercial time, improve equipment uptime, and increase overall plant availability.
2. 2. Hiring & Onboarding Coordination (Maintenance Department) Coordinate all hiring logistics for maintenance technicians in partnership with HR and maintenance leadership. Lead onboarding processes, ensuring a structured and compliant induction for all new hires. Serve as the primary point of contact for new maintenance employees during onboarding. Ensure all onboarding documentation, training assignments, and compliance requirements are completed on time.
3. 3. Training Program Development (Syringe Filling Lines) Design, develop, and implement technical training programs for new and existing syringe filling lines. Collaborate with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), engineering, and operations to ensure training content reflects current equipment, processes, and regulatory requirements. Standardize training materials, work instructions, and qualification processes across all syringe lines. Incorporate safety, GMP, and operational excellence principles into all training curricula.
4. 4. Maintenance Technician Training & Onboarding Program Develop, implement, and continuously improve a structured onboarding and qualification program for new maintenance technicians. Define competency frameworks, training pathways, and certification requirements. Monitor trainee progress and provide feedback to supervisors and stakeholders. Identify skill gaps and implement targeted development plans for both new and existing technicians.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) Manufacturing experience in biopharmaceutical Formulation/Fill/Finish or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) facilities Solid leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory requirements, and training compliance standards. Proven experience in training program development, technical training, or learning & development. Experience working with maintenance teams, equipment, and troubleshooting processes is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent strategic planning and demonstrated project management skills Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Instructional design and training delivery expertise. Analytical mindset with the ability to track and improve training effectiveness. Leadership capability with a focus on coaching and developing others. High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Time-to-competency for new maintenance hires Training completion and compliance rates Effectiveness of training programs (assessment results, performance improvements) Reduction in maintenance-related deviations linked to skill gaps Continuous improvement of training materials and programs

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Maintenance Manager / Site Training Lead (as applicable)

Key Interfaces

HR, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Training Academy

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary Range

55,960.60 EUR - 75,711.40 EUR

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen