Undergrad Co-op – Interactive Developer / Immersive Course Programmer for Manufacturing

Amgen; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is offering an Undergrad Co-op – Interactive Developer / Immersive Course Programmer for Manufacturing. Join a team that designs, creates, and implements immersive training using VR/AR to engage and evaluate participants in drug manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to simulate complex manufacturing workflows in a virtual environment, building interactive projects and visual concepts using Unreal Engine 5, Maya, and Substance 3D Texturing.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university.
• Expected completion of at least 2 years of study in Video Game Programming, Video Game Art, and/or 3D Design, prior to the co‑op commencing.

Responsibilities

• Create interactive projects (video games, AR/VR experiences).
• Develop visual concepts.
• Proficiency in 3D game engine development with Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience with 3D modeling, animation, texturing, and real-time rendering.
• Capable of understanding complex processes and generating training experiences in a virtual space.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Substance 3D Texturing, Visual Studio, and other related digital content creation tools.

Skills

Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Teamwork-oriented

Organized

Project management basics

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree program

2+ years in Video Game Programming/Art/3D Design

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Blueprint

C++

Visual Studio

Adobe Substance 3D Texturing

Autodesk Maya

Job description

Career Category

Operations

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.

Undergrad Co-op – Interactive Developer / Immersive Course Programmer for Manufacturing

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. AML7 is dedicated to the manufacturing of drug substance biopharmaceuticals benefiting patients across the globe. Starting in November 2026, for this opportunity and during this program, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop your professional career. You will design, create, and implement training experiences using immersive technologies like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to engage, inform, and evaluate participants.

Candidates need to demonstrate the ability to understand complex manufacturing and training processes and be able to simulate such processes in a virtual world. You will participate in projects, activities, or any initiative within the manufacturing industry and provide support to team members. You may also seek resources outside the organization as needed.

• Create interactive projects (video games, AR/VR experiences).
• Develop visual concepts.
• Proficiency in 3D game engine development with Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience with 3D modeling, animation, texturing, and real-time rendering.
• Capable of understanding complex processes and generating training experiences in a virtual space.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Substance 3D Texturing, Visual Studio, and other related digital content creation tools.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the co-op program.
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We’re looking for a passionate and motivated individual with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university.
• Expected completion of at least 2 years of study in Video Game Programming, Video Game Art, and/or 3D Design, prior to the co‑op commencing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English / Spanish).
• Teamwork-oriented, organized & has basic project management skills.
• Familiarity with VR optimization pipelines and best practices.
• High proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, Blueprint, C++, Visual Studio, Adobe Substance 3D Texturing, Autodesk Maya, Graphics Software.
• Ability to create and implement automation tools to enhance production workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and workflows efficiently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Engagement in extracurricular activities.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well‑being:

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, team building activities, workshops, and more!

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles 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.

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