Undergrad Intern - Operations – Engineering (Summer 2027)

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) is offering an Undergrad Intern - Operations – Engineering (Summer 2027) in Thousand Oaks, CA (remote or onsite across several U.S. locations).

You’ll work with engineering teams on project development, assessments, and digital tool improvements to enhance operational efficiency. The program emphasizes preparation for a career in biotech, with exposure to capital planning, safety initiatives, and cross-functional stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full‑time Bachelor’s Degree program with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Preferred concentrations in Engineering, data, AI, or related technical fields.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to data analysis, Python, SQL, Power BI, BIM/Revit, automation, or generative AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project design teams and subject-matter experts to support engineering project development, plans, standards, equipment selection, and technical documentation.
• Support engineering assessments, feasibility evaluations, lifecycle impact analyses, cost analyses, and project business cases.
• Research project scopes, construction/engineering processes, and emerging technologies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support development and implementation of strategic Engineering projects, including capital planning and project controls activities.
• Help develop, test, or improve digital, automation, data, or AI-enabled tools that streamline business processes and advance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to safety, health, and environmental initiatives that improve compliance and reduce operational risk.

Skills

Engineering Principles

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree program with 3.0 GPA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BIM/Revit

Python

SQL

Power BI

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-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.

Undergrad Intern - Operations – Engineering (Summer 2027)

This approximately 13 week remote (or onsite at either New Albany, Ohio; Holly Springs, North Carolina; South San Francisco, California; or Thousand Oaks, California) internship program offers meaningful project and operational experiences with the world’s leading biotechnology company.

What You Will Do

During this program, you will work closely with a team of Amgen’s Engineers that support one of the following areas: Engineering Technical Authority Global Capital Project Management Project Controls and Strategy Engineering Operations Services Environment, Health & Safety Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with project design teams and subject-matter experts to support engineering project development, plans, standards, equipment selection, and technical documentation.


• Support engineering assessments, technical feasibility evaluations, lifecycle impact assessments, cost analyses, and project business cases.


• Research project scopes, construction and engineering processes, and emerging technologies to identify improvement opportunities.


• Support the development and implementation of strategic Engineering projects, including capital planning and project controls activities.


• Help develop, test, or improve digital, automation, data, or AI-enabled tools that streamline business processes and advance operational efficiency.


• Contribute to safety, health, and environmental initiatives that improve compliance, reduce operational risk, and support workforce well-being.


• Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to Engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing

Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program

Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program

Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

What We Expect of You

The Engineering undergraduate intern we seek is a collaborative team-player that exemplifies the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older


• Currently enrolled in a full‑time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration(s) in one of the following areas: Engineering, project delivery, or construction: Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Systems Engineering; Construction Management; Architecture; Design and Drafting Technology; or Engineering Technology Digital, data, and AI: Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field Environment, health, and safety: Environmental or Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Public Health, Toxicology, Nursing, Biomechanics/Ergonomics, or a related field


• Interest in applying engineering principles, data, AI, automation, and continuous‑improvement methods to support project justification, design, development, capital planning, safety, or operational excellence


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.


• Exposure to data analysis, visualization, Python, SQL, Power BI, BIM/Revit, automation, or generative AI tools are preferred


• Strong written and verbal communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills


• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently when needed, and collaborate in a matrixed environment


• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and ability to translate technical information into clear recommendations

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 base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $28.87 per hour.

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, as well as community volunteer projects.

Other Details

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.

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 USD - USD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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