Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Delta-V, Rockwell)

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm dedicated to transforming lives through biotechnology. As a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of drug product manufacturing. Your expertise in process controls and automation will enable you to design and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiencies. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement. With a commitment to patient care and a culture that fosters professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering and process automation.
• Experience in troubleshooting and operational support in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for drug substance manufacturing operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects.

Skills

Process Control Engineering

Automation Systems

Troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Doctorate in Engineering

Master’s in Chemical/Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Associate’s in Engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Emerson DeltaV

ControlLogix PLC

ABB Robot

Mitsubishi Roller Bottle machine

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. 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 (Delta-V, Rockwell)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this dynamic role the Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer will ensure the success of Drug product manufacturing through an extensive understanding and solid background in engineering, configuration, programming, installation, commissioning, maintenance and trouble shooting of process controls, automation, electrical devices and field instrumentation technologies. The Principal Engineer will design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions enabling the advancement of Amgen Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership for day-to-day operational shift support for upstream and downstream drug substance manufacturing.
• Experience in change control, nonconformance, corrective & preventative actions, and commissioning & qualification activities.
• Experience with the following product platforms:
• Rockwell Automation Factory Talk & ControlLogix PLC Platform
• Emerson DeltaV
• Day-to-day operational support: 24 x 7 onsite/on call rotational support.
• Troubleshooting support to manufacturing operations.
• Be an authority for upstream and downstream unit operations by leading advanced troubleshooting activities in partnership with the Plant Engineering & Maintenance teams to enhance manufacturing uptime through the highest reliability of automation systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in partnership with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Process engineering and OEMs to drive operational efficiencies.
• Maintain user requirements, design & engineering specifications, drawings, data integrity assessment, periodic reviews & spare parts management.
• Collaborate within the Amgen network to learn, implement and share continuous improvement opportunities within the Drug Product manufacturing global network.
• Maintain and provide necessary support for the associated Building Management systems and plant utilities operations.
• Maintain Amgen Enterprise Cyber Resiliency compliance through quarterly OS patching of automation systems, servers & workstations.
• Communicate complex automation topics in the simplest business language during various partner forums in the workplace.
• As System Owner, provide necessary support during internal and external regulatory audits.
• Lead new product introductions or new technology introductions in collaboration with multi-functional teams.
• Provide Amgen user requirements to OEMs/System Integrators during the development of process control applications.
• Lead & implement continuous improvement & department capital projects.
• Lead and support capital projects involving the application of advanced automation engineering principles.
• Familiarity with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations.
• Conversant with industry standards on quality and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support a safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health, safety & maintenance program practices.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering experience
• Or Master’s degree and 6 years of Engineering experience
• Or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Engineering experience
• Or Associate’s degree and 10 years of Engineering experience
• Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters and/or Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10-15 years experience working in the process automation field within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to work independently and in small or large groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementation of advanced process control applications in an industrial setting.
• 5-10 years experience as an engineer or system administrator within the DeltaV Distributed Control System, Rockwell, ABB Robot, Mitsubishi Roller Bottle machine, Plant utilities, cleaning system and Building management system.
• Greater than 4 years experience leading matrixed 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’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.

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.

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• A discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

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