Sr. Associate Manufacturing Systems (Packaging)

Amgen Inc.; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models where possible

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Juncos, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Sr. Associate Manufacturing Systems (Packaging) to support complex manufacturing operations and collaborate across functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

You will lead complex processes, document procedures, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with cGMP standards. Strong PLC and vision system expertise are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Master’s Degree; or Bachelor’s Degree + 6 months Manufacturing work experience; or Associate’s Degree + 2 years Manufacturing work experience; or High school/GED + 4 years Manufacturing work experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Availability to support non-standard shifts (extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays); GMP-regulated environment experience in pharma/biotech; Rockwell Automation PLC platforms; Cognex vision systems and other vision tech; strong troubleshooting; leadership in automation environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex manufacturing processes and systems, developing non-routine procedures and documentation to support production efficiency.
• Enter data into LMES and CMMS Maximo accurately and promptly, ensuring compliance with GDP and cGMP.
• Inspire team performance by linking daily work to broader goals, setting high standards, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Seek and implement feedback from peers to enhance line performance and foster a culture of learning and innovation.

Skills

GMP experience

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree + 6 months Manufacturing work experience

Associate’s Degree + 2 years Manufacturing work experience

High school/GED + 4 years Manufacturing work experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

Cognex vision systems

LMES data entry

CMMS Maximo

Job description

Career Category

Manufacturing

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.

SR. ASSOCIATE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS (PACKAGING)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support complex manufacturing operations and participate on cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the execution of complex manufacturing processes and systems, developing non‑routine procedures and documentation as needed to support production efficiency.
• Accurately and promptly enter data into systems such as LMES, and CMMS Maximo, ensuring compliance with Good Documentation Practices and cGMP standards.
• Inspire team performance by connecting daily work to broader organizational goals, setting high standards, and encouraging continuous improvement.
• Actively seek and implement feedback from peers and team members to enhance line performance and develop a culture of learning and innovation.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr. Associate Manufacturing professional we seek is a team lead with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Or
• Bachelor’s Degree + 6 months Manufacturing work experience
• Or
• Associate’s Degree + 2 years Manufacturing work experience
• Or
• High school/GED + 4 years Manufacturing work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Availability to support non‑standard shifts, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Experience working in a GMP‑regulated environment within the pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology industry
• Expertise in Rockwell Automation PLC platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000).
• Experience with Cognex vision systems and other machine vision technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across automation, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to support daily production operations and quickly resolve equipment downtime issues.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in highly automated industrial environments.

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.

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 that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• 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.

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Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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