ETA Senior Engineer - Cleaning & Sterilization Lead

Amgen Inc. (IR); Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Generous time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead cleaning and sterilization engineering across the global network, focusing on CIP/SIP, caustic cleaning, and related systems.

This role is part of the ETA on the Drug Substance Process Engineering team and supports ANC2 capital projects with design, start-up, and operations support. You will drive standardization, engineering excellence, and digitalization of cleaning systems while collaborating with Operations and external consultants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Engineering experience
• Master’s degree and 2 years of Engineering experience
• Doctorate degree

Responsibilities

• Lead CIP/SIP engineering for ANC2 DS Facility Project
• Support design of cleaning & sterilization equipment for capital projects
• Provide CIP/SIP expertise to Operations network
• Troubleshoot and remediate emergent events across the network
• Publish and maintain Engineering Standards and Specifications
• Review performance data and recommend improvements
• Support development of project proposals and business cases
• Collaborate with design teams and consultants on project development and equipment selection
• Investigate and deploy new technology
• Advance digitalization tools for cleaning systems
• Develop maintenance standards and techniques

Skills

CIP/SIP engineering

PE license/registration

Regulated environment experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Doctorate degree

Job description

ETA SENIOR ENGINEER - CLEANING & STERILIZATION LEAD

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide engineering leadership and technical expertise for the planning, design, construction, start-up, and operational support of Drug Substance Cleaning & Sterilization systems across Amgen’s global manufacturing and development network. The role will focus on Clean-in-Place (CIP), Steam-in-Place (SIP), caustic cleaning, and related cleaning and sterilization technologies. The Senior Engineer will be a member of the Engineering Technical Authority (ETA) on the Drug Substance Process Engineering team. ETA provides global technical direction, leadership, guidance, and engineering support for process systems throughout Amgen’s manufacturing and development network. In this role, you will support initiatives that deliver robust, reliable, and standardized cleaning and sterilization capabilities across the network.

The immediate focus of this role will be supporting the Amgen North Carolina 2 (ANC2) Capital Project. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for the successful design, construction, commissioning, and start-up of the facility’s cleaning and sterilization scope. Key systems and responsibilities will include three CIP skids and their associated cleaning circuits, plant-wide SIP operations, downstream caustic cleaning operations, and glass wash and autoclave systems.

• CIP/SIP Engineering lead for ANC2 DS Facility Project.
• Support design of cleaning & sterilization equipment related to capital projects across the Amgen network.
• Provide CIP/SIP related expertise to our Operations network and partners.
• Assist sites in troubleshooting, and remediation of emergent events to prevent future occurrence throughout the network.
• Translate business needs into engineering technology solutions.
• Publish and maintain Engineering Standards and Specifications.
• Review performance data and recommend improvements for systems.
• Facilitate the business case development of project proposals.
• Work with project design teams and external consultants to craft, develop, and support engineering project development, plans, standards, and equipment selection.
• Investigate and deploy new technology.
• Ensure designs optimize the total equipment life cycle.
• Advance digitalization tools for optimization of cleaning systems and other engineering efforts.
• Support development of maintenance standards and techniques.

Travel up to 30%.

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 a collaborative individual with these qualifications.

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Engineering experience
• Master’s degree and 2 years of Engineering experience
• Doctorate degree

• Professional registration, such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent or on route to getting it.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) qualification is an advantage
• Familiarity and/or experience working in a regulated environment, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries or electronics.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)

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.

• 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

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Salary Range

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.

Salary Range 115,494.60 USD - 156,257.40 USD

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.