Engineer I

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Engineer I to support manufacturing activities at the Thousand Oaks site. You will collaborate with Automation, Maintenance, Project Management, and Quality to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and compliance with cGMP standards.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk-based improvement, and mentoring of project teams within a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering/manufacturing with experience.
• Alternate pathways: Bachelor’s with 2 years’ related experience; Associate’s with 6 years; or HS diploma with 8 years total experience.

Responsibilities

• Model leadership behaviors to create a positive working environment.
• Ensure equipment performance and reliability.
• Provide oversight for verification work by outsourced staff.
• Act as liaison between Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, Instrumentation and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure validation protocols are executed per cGMP and safety practices.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects to completion.
• Mentor project teams using risk-based approaches.
• Participate in internal audits and develop business metric performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Facilitation and collaboration

Leadership

Risk-based thinking

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years engineering/manufacturing

Associate’s degree + 6 years engineering/manufacturing

High school diploma / GED + 8 years engineering/manufacturing

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell

Plant information systems

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.

Engineer I

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support manufacturing activities associated with cGMP equipment and facilities at Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO). The engineer works in partnership with the automation, maintenance, project management, corporate engineering, and manufacturing to develop and lead all aspects of the operation and reliability of equipment while driving safety and quality compliance. The engineer will support the department and capital projects and provide data to support business cases and long term strategy.

The Engineer role will provide direct engineering technical support as follows:

• Model leadership behaviors and positive values to create a positive working environment.
• Be individually accountable for consistent equipment performance and reliability
• Be accountable for assigned results on key capital projects
• Suggest design modifications to address risks and design in quality and safety.
• Provide oversight for verification work developed by outsourced/contract verification staff.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, Instrumentation, and Quality Assurance during project planning, execution, and closeout
• Ensure that validation protocols are executed and documented in accordance with cGMP good documentation and safety practices.
• Ensure safety during commissioning, validation, maintenance, and manufacturing activities
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities and projects to completion.
• Participate or lead, when required, multidisciplinary site teams, e.g. Multi‑functional Team, Root Cause Analysis lead.
• Support Lean Transformation and Excellence in Operations process improvement by leading, supporting, and documenting improvement opportunities to reduce cost, improve safety/quality, or improve speed.
• Provide ad hoc technical support and guidance for manufacturing and maintenance
• Mentor and guidance to project teams and engineers using risk‑based approaches
• Defend the equipment‑specific calibration, maintenance, & validation as required during regulatory inspections
• Participate in internal audits and assess in conjunction with quality assurance
• Assist in developing and maintaining business metric performance

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience
• OR
• Associate’s degree and 6 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience
• OR
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another science‑related field
• 7+ years of relevant work experience with 5+ years’ experience in operations/manufacturing environment
• Direct experience with regulated environments (FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with cGMP procedures and engineering practices on pharmaceutical/biotech production processes, clean utilities, facilities, instruments, and equipment
• Experience implementing risk‑based verification on major GMP process equipment / automation projects, including validation protocol development and execution
• Experience with combination product / medical device quality systems verification
• Process equipment knowledge – basic principles of cell culture, fermentation, purification, filling
• Process automation knowledge – fundamental understanding of automation infrastructure
• Knowledge of Delta V, Rockwell, and plant information systems are a plus
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Strengths in facilitation and collaboration / networking
• Experience in developing SOPs and delivering training
• Individual must be a standout colleague prepared to work in and embrace a team‑based environment that relies on collaboration for effective decision‑making
• Basic understanding of process improvement methodologies to mature and improve business performance (examples: PDCA, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• A 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 reps
• Stock-based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer

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.

Salary Range

88,281.00USD -119,439.00 USD