Engineer - Process Engineering

Biopharma Careers; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Engineer - Process Engineering to support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, optimizing processes, and implementing upgrades or modifications to equipment and processes. You will collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, QA, and validation teams to drive improvements and maintain compliance in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, a Master’s in Engineering or a Bachelor’s with experience, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Or: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support to continuous daily operations via troubleshooting, process optimization, upgrades, replacements, and modifications to processes or equipment in manufacturing operations.
• Offer solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Apply standard engineering techniques under general supervision and seek guidance for atypical challenges.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + 2 yrs experience

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. 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 - Process Engineering

What you will do

• Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide technical engineering support to continuous daily operations by performing troubleshooting activities, process optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications to the process or equipment in the manufacturing operations. Ensure that all operations are accomplished in a compliant manner consistent with current corporate policies, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role will support non-standard shift manufacturing operations that may nights and weekends.
• Provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Apply standard engineering techniques, principles, and procedures under general supervision; seek guidance for atypical challenges.
• Perform assignments with clear objectives, investigating a limited number of variables.
• Serve as a technical resource for process, equipment, and systems during troubleshooting and cross‑functional discussions.
• Engage in daily operations as needed to meet schedules or resolve complex issues.
• Monitor manufacturing processes, identify performance trends, and provide troubleshooting support.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, process development, utilities, facilities, QA, and validation teams to recommend and implement process or system improvements.
• Support manufacturing and quality systems, including deviations, equipment qualification, process validation, procedures, training, and new product introductions.
• Apply scientific, operational, and compliance knowledge to support manufacturing activities.
• Analyze and interpret data to address operational issues or support engineering projects.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments, and capital projects using basic engineering principles.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Engineer professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Or
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and processes in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing and GMP operations.
• Strong organizational and technical writing skills.
• Proficient in presenting and communicating effectively in both English and Spanish.

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 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 & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
• 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.

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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