Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Amgen Inc. (IR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing System Engineer (DeltaV) to support design, maintenance, and lifecycle management of manufacturing automation systems in Singapore.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, change control, and collaboration with Quality, IT/OT, Maintenance, and Process Engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/IS/CS/Life Sciences and 4+ years in biotech/pharma automation, with DeltaV DCS and ISA-88 experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences with related experience.
• 4+ years in manufacturing automation in biotech/pharma preferred.
• Experience with DeltaV batch configuration and ISA-88 principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, maintenance, and lifecycle management of manufacturing automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and investigate automation issues; document technical reports and CAPA actions.
• Support audits, change control, deviations, and GMP/compliance activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, IT/OT) to implement improvements.
• Assist in projects from design through commissioning and handover; ensure safety and EHSS compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/IS/CS/Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IS/CS/Life Sciences

Associate's degree in Engineering/IS/CS/Life Sciences

High school diploma with related experience

Tools

DeltaV DCS

OPC

Foundation Fieldbus

Profibus

Job description

Career Category Engineering Job Description

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. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Manufacturing System Engineer (DeltaV)

What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide technical expertise to support the design, maintenance, optimization, and lifecycle management of manufacturing automation systems. You approved implementations within assigned scope, resolve moderate‑complexity issues, and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to improve system reliability, operational performance, and compliance with GMP, Good Engineering Practice (GEP), EHSS, and regulatory requirements. Provide day‑to‑day automation support, including troubleshooting, incident investigation, system monitoring, change implementation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders. Escalate and work closely with the Senior Manufacturing Systems on complex, high‑impact, or non‑routine issues. Assess, implement, test, deploy, and document automation changes in accordance with applicable SOPs and GMP requirements. Participate in technical discussions and provide technical assessment and advice within their assigned scope; engage the Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer for complex, high‑impact, or non‑routine changes. Support technical work and small‑to‑medium automation projects from design and risk assessment through commissioning, qualification, startup, and handover. Troubleshoot and investigate automation issues; prepare technical reports; implement technical solutions and CAPA actions; and identify recurring issues for improvement. Escalate complex issues to the Senior Automation Engineer. Identify, develop and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve automation‑system reliability, efficiency and compliance. Monitor and analyze established metrics; recommend and implement approved improvements. Promote Safety, Quality and Compliance culture and continuous improvement mindset that lead to plant safety, quality and compliance to regulatory requirement Support audits and inspections and participate in discussions within their assigned technical scope. Prepare and review technical specifications, test plans, change records, implementation plans, contingency measures, and as‑built documentation. Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, IT/OT, EHSS and external service providers to execute operational activities, changes and technical issue resolution. Share technical knowledge and provide day‑to‑day guidance to junior engineers and contractors within their area of expertise.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Master’s degree in in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences and 2 years of directly related experience OR Associate’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences and/or 6 years of directly related experience OR High school diploma in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences / GED and 8 years of directly related experience Preferred 4+ years’ experience in manufacturing automation, particularly in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries Preferred 4+ years' experience in DeltaV Batch configuration and ISA-88 principles, including units, equipment modules, phases, recipes, and batch troubleshooting. Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS system and ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, and system integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus technologies. Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes Experience applying GMP requirements through change controls, deviations, risk assessments, CAPA actions, data‑integrity practices, and inspection‑ready documentation. Experience in delivering automation project work packages, from requirements and design through testing, commissioning, handover, and closeout. Experience coordinating cross‑functional technical activities in a GMP manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of EHSS requirements Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company.

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.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. 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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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