Sr. Automation Engineer - (Building Automation Systems)

Amgen Inc.; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to support BAS and warehouse automation within a GMP manufacturing environment. You will lead maintenance, ensure reliability of automation systems, and collaborate across facilities to minimize production impact while adhering to Amgen procedures.

The role requires advanced automation expertise, strong problem solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting with remote/hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or extensive experience in automation within GMP environments.
• Experience with automation systems in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong background in process control and equipment lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and cGMP policies and procedures.
• Lead maintenance activities on automation systems.
• Maintain building control automation and automated warehouse systems.
• Provide 24x7 onsite/onsite support and root cause investigations.
• Drive process improvements and SOP development for maintenance operations.

Skills

Automation engineering

Data-driven

Root cause analysis

Process control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

PhD in a related technical field

Associate’s degree in Electrical/Computer Science

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC/SCADA

Job description

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer - BAS and Warehouse Systems

What you will do

In this role the Sr Automation Engineer for the new Amgen Advanced Assembly and Final Product Operation facility will be part of the Facilities & Engineering team responsible for providing maintenance leadership and technical expertise in support of safe and reliable facility infrastructure, facility equipment/systems, utility systems, and/or production suites, ensures systems operate within designed parameters within GMP assembly, packaging and warehouse operations. The area of responsibility may consist of multiple facilities, subject areas, or clients. All work to be completed to assure minimal impact to production while staying in sync with all cGMP guidelines and Amgen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Strictly follow the company’s safety and cGMP policies and procedures.
• Determining Automation Systems specifications.
• Coordinating and leading contractors performing maintenance activities on managed systems
• Maximo (CMMS) System Owner for Automation Locations and Assets
• Ensure preventive maintenance related to Automation Systems is in place using reliability engineering principles.
• Develop and maintain building control automation and automated warehouse systems applying Siemens and Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).
• Support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment/utilities/facilities - to- sophisticated unit operation skids to integrate new drug product manufacturing technologies into clinical/commercial facility.
• Lead/support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and solving problems related to process control issues within plant operations.
• Provide Continuous Improvement initiatives including Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and Environmental sustainability improvements to meet Amgen’s goals
• Maintain Data Integrity Assessments with the current Amgen and Industry standards
• Collaborate with Amgen Plant network to improve the automation design for the site.
• Day-to-day Operational Support including:
• 24 x 7 Onsite/On Call: Day to Day Operational Support
• Trouble shooting Support to Site Operations
• Building and Warehouse Automation System Administration
• Automation System Operating Systems (OS) assessments and rollout
• Daily engineering work center team meetings
• Preventative and corrective maintenance
• Automation System spare parts management
• Drive true root cause investigations and resolutions by collaborating with equipment Vendors.
• Business Process Improvements including departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job plans for the area of responsibility to assure all maintenance operations are performed safely and reliably
• Provide subject matter expertise for automation-related expansion and or capital projects

What we expect of you

The automation professional we seek will these qualifications.

• Doctorate degree
• OR
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech or related technical subject area experience and 2 years of Automation experience
• Or
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech or related technical subject area experience and 4 years of Automation experience
• Or
• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech or related technical subject area experience and 8 years of Automation experience
• Or
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Automation experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech or related technical subject area experience
• Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation, and lifecycle management of Automation design, experience in process control engineering and solving problems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems, and integrating various OEM automation software and field instrumentation.
• Experience in an FDA (GMP) or comparable regulated environment preferably Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industry
• Plant and applicable industry regulation knowledge / expertise
• Strong automation and/or systems capability with hands on experience in a technical role within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Allen Bradley Automation SCADA and PLC Platform.
• Siemens SCADA and PLC Platform.
• Experience with RCM, TPM or other reliability centered concepts
• Ability to work multi-functionally, delivering technical solutions and implementing improvements.
• Knowledge of the project management cycle and how to support in the development/delivery of a project.
• Experience managing GMP facility cleaning and pest control programs
• Experience managing integrated service providers
• Solid leadership abilities and experience working in a team environment, embracing an interdependent working culture that delivers results
• Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills
• Data driven decision maker
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment

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 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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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.

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.

Salary Range

136,906.95USD -185,227.05 USD