Senior Technical Operator

Amgen; Breda; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5% bonus target

Access to on-site gym

Healthy company restaurant

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

Amgen in Breda is looking for a skilled professional to operate and optimize automated production equipment. The role requires at least 7 years of experience in regulated automated production and proficiency in SAP/MES systems.

As a Subject Matter Expert, you will lead troubleshooting, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and support team development. Amgen offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and benefits focused on employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in highly regulated automated production environments.
• Familiarity with SAP/MES systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or trainer.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize automated production equipment.
• Perform set-ups and change-overs.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Analytical capabilities

Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

SAP/MES systems

Coaching and training

Education

MBO+ or equivalent technical education

Job description

At Amgen, our mission is simple: to serve patients. Every day, our teams ensure that critical manufacturing processes run safely, reliably, and compliantly — enabling the delivery of life-changing medicines to millions of patients worldwide.

At Amgen Breda, medicines are assembled, labeled, packed, stored, and shipped to countries around the world. Every day, more than 1,000 colleagues from over 40 nationalities contribute to supply chain operations, manufacturing, marketing and sales of our medicines, and clinical research into new therapies.

What You Will Do

• Operate, monitor, and optimize automated production equipment
• Perform set‑ups and change‑overs
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and perform root cause analysis (e.g., RCA, 5WHY)
• Identify and escalate deviations where required in collaboration with quality and maintenance and support triage activities
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and first point of contact for technical escalations
• Analyze and interpret process data using SAP/MES systems
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma)
• Support, coach and train team members, strengthening overall line capability
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all production activities

What We Expect From You

• MBO+ or equivalent technical education
• Minimum 7 years of experience in highly regulated automated production environments
• Proven experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or trainer
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
• Familiarity with SAP/MES systems and CI methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma)
• High level of ownership, accountability, and structured way of working
• Willingness to work in shifts

What You Can Expect From Us

At Amgen, we support your personal and professional development—just as we focus on improving the lives of others. As one of the World’s Best Workplaces, we offer:

• Lots of learning and growth opportunities within manufacturing.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter.
• Solid Total Rewards package, including a competitive salary, 5% bonus target, fixed 13th month and holiday pay. Plus, generous compensation for working shifts.
• Focus on well‑being, including access to an on‑site gym, vitality programs, and a healthy company restaurant.