Senior Packaging Engineer

Amgen SA; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen SA in New Albany, Ohio, seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to work closely with manufacturing teams, ensuring packaging line performance and driving improvements. This hands-on role requires a strong background in engineering and materials science, along with the ability to troubleshoot packaging issues. Candidates should possess a doctorate or relevant experience, with at least 5 years in pharmaceutical packaging preferable. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including retirement plans and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging preferred.
• Hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to packaging operations.
• Investigate and resolve packaging-related deviations.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure rapid issue resolution.

Skills

Engineering

Materials Science

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience

Associate’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of relevant experience

Job description

Senior Packaging Engineer

In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing teams on the shop floor to sustain packaging line performance, resolve issues in real time, and drive continuous improvement. The position focuses on lifecycle management of packaging systems within a GMP environment, ensuring consistent product supply and operational excellence across commercial production.

This role is highly hands‑on and requires applying engineering, physics, and materials science principles to troubleshoot and resolve packaging and material‑related challenges in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. You will also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers and supporting the development of technical capabilities within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to commercial packaging operations, including on‑the‑floor troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Investigate and resolve deviations, non‑conformances, and packaging‑related events, including root‑cause analysis and implementation of effective CAPAs
• Support packaging line performance by identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize waste
• Evaluate and qualify packaging materials to ensure suitability for commercial manufacturing, including managing material changes and supplier issues
• Develop and execute test protocols, generate technical assessments, and support documentation required for material and process changes
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QA, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolution
• Manage and prioritize multiple operational and project‑based activities to meet production schedules and business needs

What we expect of you

The packaging professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Master’s degree and 2 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, with strong exposure to commercial manufacturing support
• Hands‑on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, including deviation management and root‑cause analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, operations‑driven setting
• Experience leading or mentoring team members is preferred
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

What you can expect of us

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, comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save toward 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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.