Sr. Mfg Systems Engineer- Automation

Microchip Technology; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 129,515 - 151,086; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Sr Mfg Systems Engineer – Automation to support Clinical & Commercial Drug Product Plant Automation within the MCS‑F&E Automation team.

You will develop and maintain process control automation solutions using Rockwell and Siemens PLC, HMI, and SCADA, and lead root cause analysis, incident investigations, and problem resolution related to process control issues. The role includes 24/7 on-site/on-call support and cross‑facility collaboration.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s with manufacturing automation experience.
• Extensive experience with Rockwell and Siemens automation systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, 21 CFR Part11 and validation documentation.
• Ability to lead root-cause analysis and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation solutions using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis and investigations.
• Support NPI and technology introductions with automation assessments.
• Provide continuous improvement in safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain data integrity and collaborate across plant network.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLC

iFix SCADA

Process control engineering

GMP compliance

Data integrity

Leadership

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree in Manufacturing Automation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate degree in related field

High school diploma

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

Siemens PLC/SCADA

OPC / Ethernet/IP

iFix SCADA

Process control systems

Job description

Sr Mfg Systems Engineer – Automation

As a member of the Amgen Manufacturing & Clinical Supplies – Facilities & Engineering (MCS‑F&E) Automation team, you will support Clinical & Commercial Drug Product Plant Automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process control automation solutions using Rockwell and Siemens PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
• Support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment, utilities, facilities, and sophisticated unit operation skids to integrate new drug product manufacturing technologies into clinical/commercial facilities.
• Lead or support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and problem resolution related to process control issues within plant operations.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) or new technology introductions by performing automation engineering assessments, implementing system configuration changes, and supporting engineering and process qualification runs as applicable.
• Provide Continuous Improvement initiatives, including safety, reliability, efficiency, and environmental sustainability improvements to meet Amgen’s goals.
• Maintain data integrity assessments in accordance with current Amgen and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the Amgen Drug Product Plant network to improve automation design for ATO Drug Product Plant operations.
• Day‑to‑day operational support, including 24/7 onsite/on‑call duties, troubleshooting support to manufacturing operations, automation system administration, operating system and hot‑fix assessments and rollout, daily manufacturing and engineering work‑center meetings, preventative and corrective maintenance, spare parts management, and true root‑cause investigations and resolutions in collaboration with equipment vendors.
• Lead business process improvements, including development and maintenance of departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree.
• Master’s degree with 3 years of manufacturing automation engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of manufacturing automation engineering experience.
• Associate degree with 10 years of manufacturing automation engineering experience.
• High school diploma/GED with 12 years of manufacturing automation engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology.
• Extensive background in programming, design, installation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation, and field instrumentation.
• Hands‑on experience developing process control strategies for new product introduction.
• Direct knowledge of automation design and experience in process control engineering within GMP biopharmaceutical production facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvements that enhanced safety, reliability, and efficiency (e.g., reduced cycle times and plant utilities usage).
• Experience in capital project lifecycle management, including conceptual design, scope and cost estimation, detailed design, engineering, validation documentation, and project leadership.
• Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform independently, self‑motivated, organized, able to multitask in project environments, and skilled in facilitation and teamwork.
• 4+ years of combined experience with Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC, Siemens SCADA and PLC, iFix SCADA, electronic batch reporting system design and implementation, process control network design with segregation, virtual infrastructure design and implementation, system integration using OPC and Ethernet/IP, ODBC and RDBMS interfaces, and compliance with 21 CFR Part11, ASTM2500, S88, S95, and GAMP.
• Knowledge of custom‑off‑the‑shelf Drug Product unit operations such as lyophilizer, vial filler, vial washer, capper, depyrogenation oven, and tray loader.

Benefits

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $129,515.00 to $151,086.00.

• 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.
• Discretionary annual bonus program; for field sales representatives a sales‑based incentive plan.
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Award‑winning time‑off plans and bi‑annual company‑wide shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements where possible.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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.