Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Delta-V, Rockwell)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to drive innovation in drug product manufacturing. This dynamic role involves ensuring the success of manufacturing processes through engineering expertise, technical leadership, and collaboration across teams. You will tackle complex challenges, implement advanced process control applications, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. Join a collaborative and innovative culture that prioritizes patient care while supporting your professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the biotech industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Collaborative Culture

Professional Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience in process automation and engineering with a focus on biopharmaceuticals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and technical leadership in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and operational support for drug substance manufacturing.
• Lead troubleshooting activities to enhance manufacturing uptime and reliability.

Skills

Process Automation

Troubleshooting

Technical Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Engineering

Associate's in Engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Rockwell Automation Factory Talk

ControlLogix PLC

Emerson DeltaV

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 lie 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 troubleshooting 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:

1. Provide technical leadership for day-to-day operational shift support for Upstream and Downstream Drug Substance manufacturing.
2. Experience in change control, nonconformance, corrective & preventative actions, and Commissioning & Qualification activities.
3. 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: Day to Day Rotational Support
• Troubleshooting Support to Manufacturing Operations

Lead 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 Amgen 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 at various partner forums in the workplace.

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 by developing the scope, budget, schedule, and resource demand.

Lead and support Capital projects involving advanced automation engineering principles.

Develop & maintain Engineering Specifications, documents, drawings, and Standard Operational Procedures (SOP).

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.
• 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.

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