Senior Automation Engineer, GMP Biotech Systems Lead

Amgen Inc. (IR); Dublin; On-site; EUR 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL) seeks an Sr. Automation Engineer to own automation systems in a GMP setting, drive lifecycle maintenance, validation, Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs. You will support operations, investigations, and continuous improvement projects across multiple platforms.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, data integration, and digital twin initiatives, with travel as needed to support training and vendor visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automation/related life science engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing/operations environment.
• Experience in automation design, installation, validation, lifecycle management, testing and programming.

Responsibilities

• Act as System Owner for automation systems in a GMP manufacturing setting, overseeing lifecycle maintenance and validation.
• Provide on-the-floor and remote technical support during production, shutdowns, and technology transfers.
• Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analyses for automation-related issues.
• Implement CAPAs, including software changes and updates to design docs and SOPs.
• Support new product introductions by performing engineering assessments and coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Automation engineering

Lifecycle management

Validation

Change Controls & CAPAs

Siemens & Rockwell PLC/HMI

Data analytics / Industry 4.0

Documentation & compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell FTView

iFix

InTouch

Zenon

SCADA

Process Control Systems

Job description

Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL) seeks an Sr. Automation Engineer to own automation systems in a GMP setting, drive lifecycle maintenance, validation, Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs. You will support operations, investigations, and continuous improvement projects across multiple platforms.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, data integration, and digital twin initiatives, with travel as needed to support training and vendor visits.