Engineer II

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 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.

Engineer II

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be part of the Combination Products Operations (CPO) group in Thousand Oaks, CA. The position supports design and test teams by driving drug delivery device development, lifecycle management, and materials coordination.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams ensuring test materials are available and properly managed. Success in this position depends on applying engineering principles, maintaining operational efficiency, and supporting project execution across multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will integrate engineering excellence with materials management to enable product development and delivery.

• Apply advanced engineering judgment to independently evaluate, adapt, and improve standard methods, procedures, and technical approaches
• Author and execute test protocols; analyze results and deliver clear, data-driven technical reports
• Lead design development and lifecycle management of drug delivery devices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820)
• Analyze data to support decision-making, identify trends, and drive actionable recommendations
• Conduct root cause investigations, implement design improvements, and develop validation and test methods
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, testing, supply chain, and external partners to ensure program alignment
• Support testing and build activities during key project milestones to ensure timely execution
• Develop and maintain systems to track and manage component inventory from global suppliers and manufacturers
• Align component demand, supply planning, and build schedules across multiple development programs
• Communicate material status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner

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:

• Master’s degree
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of engineering experience
  OR
• Associate’s degree and 6 years of engineering experience
  OR 
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering experience
• Experience with technical documentation (protocols, reports, assessments, presentations)
• Ability to perform manual material handling and storage tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceuticals, combination products, or medical devices
• Hands-on lab or testing experience
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with inventory management systems and tools
• Knowledge of Design Controls and combination product development
• Problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis

What you can expect from 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 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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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

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 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. 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.