Sr. Maintenance Technician

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you are 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.

SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead complex maintenance activities, ensure equipment reliability, and mentor peers to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate, inspect, and maintain all equipment and systems without supervision, including advanced testing and repairs.
• Monitor machinery performance, identify issues, and perform real-time visual inspections and troubleshooting per SOPs.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to detect trends, perform root cause analysis (e.g., five why’s), and resolve issues effectively.
• Consult technical manuals, system data, and collaborate with cross-functional experts (e.g., F&E, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing) or vendors to ensure safe and proper problem resolution.
• Bring up issues as needed and document recurring solutions to support continuous improvement.
• Remain current with SOPs, cGMPs, ALCOA+ principles, and industry standards; follow all protocols for safety and documentation.
• Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and system updates in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support and train Maintenance Technicians on routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting methods.
• Share expertise and best practices to build team technical strength and operational readiness.
• Provide detailed shift handovers, ensuring continuity across teams and operations.
• Prioritize work based on production impact, due dates, and clear expectations from customers.
• Communicate progress, barriers, and completion timelines to peers, managers, and cross-functional partners via appropriate channels (e.g., Teams, email, meetings).
• Manage time effectively, escalate when needed, and ensure accountability for assigned tasks and commitments.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Associate’s degree and 6 months of Maintenance experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 2 years of Maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical expertise in manufacturing equipment operations, process systems maintenance, and CIP/SIP procedures.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, including sensors, low-voltage components, and electronic units.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with parts washers, ultrasonic washers, autoclaves, and related cleaning systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance of sanitary system, elastomers replacement, chromatography columns, bioreactors, CIPs, filtration skids, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant computer applications.

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 and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• 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 and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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

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Sponsorship

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 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.