Instrumentation Technician - Nights

Amgen Inc. (IR)

West Greenwich (RI)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 97,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Health, dental and vision coverage

Stock-based incentives

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Instrumentation Technician – Nights to calibrate, repair, install, and troubleshoot instruments and control systems at the ARI site. You will perform instrument calibrations for process, utility and analytical equipment and ensure safe, compliant work.

This role operates on a 12-hour rotating shift (7 PM–7 AM) with a 15% shift differential; onboarding is 2–6 weeks. The position offers comprehensive benefits under Amgen's Total Rewards Plan and opportunities to learn and grow

Qualifications

High school diploma / GED and 1 year of Instrumentation and/or Calibration work or military experience OR Associates degree.
3+ years of combined education, training, and experience with instrumentation and associated calibration procedures
Knowledge of Maximo CMMS System or Equivalent
Understanding of process control loops, loop checks, and loop tuning of process control systems

Responsibilities

Perform instrument calibrations for process, utility and analytical equipment and systems
Troubleshoot and repair site instrumentation and control system issues
Perform advanced maintenance and repair activities on equipment and systems used in Manufacturing, The Process, Develop Laboratory, The Quality Analytical Laboratory or other areas of the ARI site
Ensure activities are accomplished in a safe manner
Ensure work is completed in accordance with procedures
Identify waste, work flow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement, and assist with implementation

Skills

Effective communication

Strong computer skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring guidance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associates degree

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Rosemount instrumentation

Foundation Fieldbus

DeltaV system

Job description

Career Category Operations 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. 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.

Instrumentation Technician – Nights

What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for performing calibration, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of instruments, process control systems, and equipment used in ARI site.

Responsibilities

Perform instrument calibrations for process, utility and analytical equipment and systems
Troubleshoot and repair site instrumentation and control system issues
Perform advanced maintenance and repair activities on equipment and systems used in Manufacturing, The Process, Develop Laboratory, The Quality Analytical Laboratory or other areas of the ARI site
Ensure activities are accomplished in a safe manner
Ensure work is completed in accordance with procedures
Ensure work activities are completed correctly
Maximize right the first time execution
Work in a highly productive and efficient manner to maximize the quantity of activities completed
Ensure work is appropriately communicated to system operators and key stakeholders
Ensure work order documentation is completed accurately and completely
Identify waste, work flow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation
Identify opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development that will improve overall team performance
Provide support when required - this may be outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and holidays

In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule (C Shift). This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential. The schedule during the initial onboarding/training phase (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The eager and knowledgeable professional we seek is a strong communicator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma / GED and 1 year of Instrumentation and/or Calibration work or military experience OR Associates degree

Preferred Qualifications

3 + years of combined education, training, and experience with instrumentation and associated calibration procedures
Ability to work with minimum direction
Knowledge of Maximo CMMS System or Equivalent
Understanding of process control loops, loop checks, and loop tuning of process control systems
Experience with Rosemount instrumentation, Foundation Fieldbus communications, and Delta V process control system
Formal instrumentation education or training (associate's degree, Armed Services, or other substantial technical training program(s))
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to interact constructively with peers/teams
Strong computer skills
Ability to provide guidance and technical advice to others

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.

Benefits

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
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.

Salary Range 71,939.75USD -97,330.25 USD

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.