Maintenance Technician I

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to install, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, test, and document a range of facility and process equipment at a Fill Finish Drug Product Plant. Shift work including nights and weekends is required.

You’ll perform routine inspections, document work orders in the CMMS, and support manufacturing, labs, and building operations with adherence to GMPs and SOPs. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and ability to troubleshoot and repair facility equipment.
• Comfort with reading and following maintenance procedures and safety SOPs.
• Experience or familiarity with GMP or other regulated environments is preferred.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, P&IDs, and technical documents.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, test, and document process and utility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on plant systems.
• Enter work orders and maintenance data into CMMS with accuracy.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Lab, and Facilities teams to minimize production impact.
• Identify and report opportunities for process and safety improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

High school/GED + 1 year maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, its 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.

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.

Maintenance Technician I

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for performing installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing, and documentation/logs of a wide variety of office utility and facility equipment used in manufacturing, utility plants, analytical labs, and office areas of a Fill Finish Drug Product Plant in our Headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA. Must be willing to work any shift including nights and weekends.

• Perform installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing, and documentation/logs of process and utility equipment.
• Carry out operations, maintenance, and repair activities on utility equipment and systems that provide support for Manufacturing, Lab, and various building operations.
• Specific plant systems include steam, chilled water, compressed air, and heating hot water.
• Specific Manufacturing and Lab utility systems include clean steam, water for injection (WFI), process cooling water, process air, process gases, HVAC systems, walk-in cold rooms and freezers.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, basic equipment repairs, and similar tasks with appropriate guidance and in accordance with procedures.
• Complete quality and safety documentation and finish work in a safe, compliant, and timely manner according to planning and predefined schedules, minimizing impact to production while complying with GMPs, SOPs, and Amgen policies and regulations.
• Work efficiently and productively to maximize the number of activities completed, with a focus on maintenance excellence.
• Ensure that work is communicated appropriately to key stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate completion of work order documentation within computerized systems.
• Review maintenance reports, forms, plans, and records.
• Identify waste, workflow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement; communicate observations to the appropriate team members.
• Identify opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development to improve overall team performance.
• Provide facility and manufacturing support as needed this may include working outside of normal hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Support the maintenance, operation, and repair of all systems, subsystems, and equipment within the Amgen Fill / Finish facility.
• Support engineering and operations during installation, testing, operation, and maintenance activities for Fill Finish manufacturing and support equipment.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• OR
• High school/GED + 1 year of utility operations, military experience,
• maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, or refrigeration systems.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing, laboratory, and utility equipment such as lyophilizers, autoclaves, fill machines, and cold rooms, HVAC, Water Systems, etc.
• Ability to perform general labor duties as needed and may be asked to work in various physical locations.
• Knowledge and experience within a cGMP or other highly regulated environment.
• Ability to learn and accurately document maintenance work orders in a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to learn how to read and interpret technical documents such as equipment manuals, drawings, and P&IDs.
• Ability to follow direction, ask questions when needed, and complete assigned tasks safely and accurately.
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and status of tasks in a timely manner both orally and written
• Ability to interact constructively with peers/teams.

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 well 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, 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 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.