Instrumentation Technician: Precision Maintenance & Control

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Stock-based incentives

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to perform calibration, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of process control instruments across the site. The role emphasizes safe, compliant work and clear communication with operators.

You will review documentation, work orders in the CMMS, and contribute to continuous improvement while supporting production. Ideal candidates read P&IDs, interpret technical diagrams, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year maintenance/operations or military experience.
• Associate degree acceptable for consideration.
• Experience with instrument calibration and metrology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled calibration, corrective maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of instruments and equipment.
• Complete quality and safety documentation in GMP/SOP-aligned, timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems as needed.
• Communicate work status to system operators and stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate maintenance work orders in the CMMS and related systems.
• Maximize maintenance productivity while minimizing impact to production.
• Review or contribute to reports, forms, plans, and records.
• Identify waste and improvement opportunities; assist with implementation.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading technical drawings

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED + 1 year maintenance/ops experience

Associate's degree

Tools

CMMS

P&IDs/Technical diagrams

Job description

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to perform calibration, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of process control instruments across the site. The role emphasizes safe, compliant work and clear communication with operators.

You will review documentation, work orders in the CMMS, and contribute to continuous improvement while supporting production. Ideal candidates read P&IDs, interpret technical diagrams, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to