Equipment Maintenance Technician (12 hour rotation, Night Shift)

Amgen SA; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models where possible

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Associate Tech Engineering I to provide technical engineering support for system optimization and compliance in New Albany, Ohio. The role involves maintaining equipment, assisting with regulatory inspections, and evaluating maintenance procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong mechanical proficiency, and troubleshooting skills. Benefits include a comprehensive employee package and a collaborative culture focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technical engineering.
• Experience repairing mechanical equipment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of packaging equipment and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for system/equipment optimization.
• Assist during regulatory inspections and provide technical support.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and optimize maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Strong troubleshooting skills

Project management

Excellent communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience

High school diploma/GED and 6 years of experience

Tools

PLC

Cognex Vision System

Digital multimeter

Job description

Associate Tech Engineering I (Live)

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.

What you will do

In this role you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, repairs, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if process equipment maintenance, and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, and mechanical, electrical and process automation issues.
• Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Complete maintenance activities or operate and monitor plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans and Amgen policies.
• Investigate issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff.
• Assist with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for the equipment/systems.
• Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program, trouble shoot and repair equipment/system failures.
• Interpret and review utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and P&IDs.
• Support Operations in non-standard shifts that includes weekends and/or holidays as determined by business.
• Ability to work night shift

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• OR Associate’s degree and 4 years of Technical Engineering experience
• Or High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Technical Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical degree
• Experience repairing mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment (experience with packaging equipment preferred)
• Strong mechanical proficiency and trouble shooting skills
• Understanding in PLC, Computer Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Vision Inspection System (Cognex Vision System and Systech Serialization)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and use a digital multimeter
• Excellent organizational, project management, problem solving and technical writing capability
• Strong communication: verbal / written, collaboration, influencing and facilitation
• MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point

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 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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

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.