Automation Engineer

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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.

Automation Engineer

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

Amgen is seeking an Automation Engineer based Thousand Oaks, CA to join our Amgen Manufacturing & Clinical Supplies – Facilities & Engineering (MCS-F&E) Automation team.

In this role you will support B7 EPO Commercial Drug Substance plant operations. This includes complex and challenging system automation initiatives that require understanding of various automation platforms, integration between multiple platforms, analytical problem solving techniques, critical thinking, lifecycle management and Operational Excellence. A proven ability to work in cross-functional teams is critical for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain process control automation solutions utilizing DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems Develop and support process control applications via Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), ABB robotics, and Mitsubishi roller bottle machine.

• Support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues related to plant

• operations.

• Own change control records, CAPA records and deviations as it relates to Automation systems.

• Support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment, cleaning systems and utilities to ensure reliability of

• drug substance manufacturing facility.

• Support Department and construction capital projects by performing automation engineering assessments, implementing automation 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 Ambitious goals.

• Maintain Data Integrity Assessments with the current Amgen and Industry standards.

• Support Review by Exception (RbE) functionality for all EPO systems that includes product Batch records, cleaning, and sterilization systems, Audit trail and version control systems.

• Be knowledgeable about compliance and regulatory aspects for operation and maintenance, equipment validation, and support regulatory inspections and audits.

• Day-to-day Operational Support including:

  • Direct Manufacturing Support required for Critical Operations

  • 24 x 7 Onsite/On Call as required.

  • Troubleshooting Support to Manufacturing operations, cleaning systems, plant utilities and Building management system

  • Automation System Administration

  • Automation System Operating Systems (OS) security patching and HotFix assessments and rollout

  • Daily manufacturing and engineering work center team meetings

  • Preventative and corrective maintenance

  • Automation System spare parts management

  • Business Process Improvements including departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 6 years of Engineering experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Engineering experience OR

• Master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in developing process control strategies in Clinical/Commercial Drug Substance Plant Operations.

• Familiarity with Upstream and Downstream unit operations.

• Knowledge of Automation design, experience in process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems such as media, harvest, bioreactors, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration, roller bottle processing, and integrating various OEM automation software

• Strong control system automation background in design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes.

• 2+ years combined experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS systems version 13 or above,

• Strong communication/presentation skills especially with engineering documentation.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing IT networks and network communication (TCP/IP, Profibus, Ethernet, wireless, fieldbus, WAGO IO, etc.)

• Ability to read and follow electrical and P&ID drawings.

• Must be independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.

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

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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