Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer (BAS/PLC)

BioSpace; Holly Springs (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models (remote/hybrid)

Job summary

Amgen in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - BAS/PLC to provide automation technical leadership to a team of automation engineers supporting GMP Drug Substance Plant Operations.

You will collaborate with the capital project team to deliver robust BAS and PLC-based systems, lead FAT, ensure validation, and drive continuous improvement for facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED with 10 years engineering experience, or an associate's degree with 8+ years.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years, or Master's with 2+ years; Doctorate is acceptable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building automation, PLCs, GMP/GAMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Site design, construction, start-up, and readiness for BAS and PLC systems.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation; support validation in a GxP environment.
• Lead FAT tests and ensure control strategy and software meet Amgen requirements.
• Provide day-to-day operational support including on-call for BAS and PLC systems.
• Drive continuous improvement for utilities and building equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

GAMP GMP knowledge

PLC programming

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Amgen in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - BAS/PLC to provide automation technical leadership to a team of automation engineers supporting GMP Drug Substance Plant Operations.

You will collaborate with the capital project team to deliver robust BAS and PLC-based systems, lead FAT, ensure validation, and drive continuous improvement for facilities.