Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Amgen Inc. (IR); Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Stock-based incentives

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead delivery of IS/Automation projects across a diverse portfolio. The role requires coordinating portfolio planning, resources, and risk management while addressing issues with technical and business insight.

The position emphasizes translating strategic opportunities into executable plans and maintaining strong relationships with peers, service owners, and vendors to meet operations needs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate/master/bachelor/associate/high school qualifications as listed.

Responsibilities

• Own the successful delivery of varied portfolio of IS/Automation projects with portfolio planning, resource and risk management.
• Anticipate, evaluate and resolve multiple project issues using technical, PM, and business expertise.
• Translate strategic opportunities into tangible executable plans aligned to standards and business needs.
• Manage relationships with peers, IS service owners, business partners, and vendors.

Skills

Manufacturing process automation

Systems integration

Cyber security in manufacturing

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Emerson DeltaV Platform

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Rockwell PLCs

Aveva PI Data Historian

Korber MES

Job description

Career Category Information Systems 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. 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.

Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer

What you will do

• Own the successful delivery of varied portfolio of IS/Automation projects with appropriate portfolio planning, resource and risk management and financial management for the portfolio.
• Ability to anticipate, evaluate and resolve multiple, simultaneous project issues, delays, and problems by using technical, project management, and business expertise.
• Performs cross system assessments, feasibility analysis, scope projects, prioritize work you're doing, and recommend optimal solution.
• Manage multiple initiatives and priorities.
• Ability to translate strategic opportunities and emerging technology solutions into tangible pragmatic executable plans allied to the ability to apply corporate blueprint and standards using business drivers to local business needs and project requirements.
• Effectively manage relationships with Peers, IS service owners, business partners, enterprise IS service partners, and vendors.
• Communicates with multiple levels within the organization, highlighting issues and proposing solutions.
• Accountable to elicit and analyze needs identified by business customers and convert them into functional design.

What we expect of you

• Basic Qualifications:
• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Information Systems, Manufacturing Process automation/Information system experience
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Information Systems, Manufacturing Process automation/Information system experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Information Systems, Manufacturing Process automation/Information system experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Information Systems, Manufacturing Process automation/Information system experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Information Systems, Manufacturing Process automation/Information system experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment with ability in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
• Experience with the following product platforms: Automation/Process Control System (PCS), Data Historian and/or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and/or laboratory systems and/or IS platforms.
• Position requires an in-depth knowledge and hands‑on coding experience of Emerson Delta V Platform in particular, and on Rockwell FactoryTalk, Rockwell PLC’s.
• Aveva PI Data Historian knowledge is required.
• Kneat platform based C&Q documentation development knowledge a plus
• Additional experience with Korber MES is a plus.
• Demonstrable understanding of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA‑S88 and S95 industry standards and methodologies to establish a PCS and MES implementation and Systems Integration that meets Operations' business requirements.
• Exposure to sophisticated technologies around PAT, APC, AR/VR, Location tracking, Control tower, IIoT, IDA and so on would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with industry standards for software development life cycle methodologies and 21 CFR Part 11
• Experience with validation and change control methodology.
• Hands‑on experience with computerized systems including troubleshooting, reliability and performance improvements.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment.
• Understanding of cyber security and manufacturing network principles as applied to operations technologies.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and influence multi‑functional teams and embrace a team‑based culture.

What you can expect of us

• 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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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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.

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.

Salary Range

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted.

Salary Range 160,327.00USD -216,913.00 USD

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. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen