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Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation- DeltaV

Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility will feature the best-in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, and will integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon‑neutral company by 2027.

What you will do

As a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer you will provide automation technical leadership to a group of automation engineers who are responsible for building and maintaining various automation systems and platforms that support the GMP Drug Substance Plant Operations.

Schedule: Swing shift 3 pm – 11 pm, Monday through Friday.

In this vital role, as a member of the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team you will work hand in hand with the capital project team to deliver robust process automation systems to operate the new plant. This includes complex and challenging system automation initiatives that require solid understanding of various automation platforms, integration between different platforms, analytical problem‑solving techniques, project management, life‑cycle management and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the process control system on Emerson DeltaV distributed control system (DCS).
• Work with process subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand key process requirements and transform them into digital automated solutions.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand how automation can improve workflow and productivity. Synthesize requirements from clients, customers or end‑users to develop the best automation solutions.
• Provide clear documentation for delivered solutions and processes; work closely with QA partners while supporting computerized systems validation processes in a GxP environment. Maintain Data Integrity Assessments with the current Amgen and industry standards.
• Build the business processes to support the project scope in alignment with project timelines. Develop detailed specification and engineering policies and procedures that affect multiple organizational units.
• Support commissioning and qualification efforts including Automation Installation Verification / Automation Check Out (IV/ACO) in a fast‑paced environment.
• Own and drive to completion Change Controls, CAPAs, and Deviations.
• Lead and support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment/utilities/facilities as well as large/sophisticated capital projects to integrate new drug substance manufacturing technologies into the facility.
• Lead and support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues related to plant operations.
• Lead and support new product introductions (NPI) or new technology introductions by performing automation engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering and process qualification runs as applicable.
• Manage day‑to‑day operational support including 24 x 7 onsite/on‑call operational support, troubleshooting support to plant and manufacturing operations, process and utility automation systems, preventive and corrective maintenance, system administration, and automation system spare parts management.
• Prepare/review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and cGMP documents.
• Be constantly curious and feed your passion and interests in groundbreaking technology. Use your given time to look for new and innovative ways to do business differently, better, and more cost‑effectively.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering experience OR
• Associate’s Degree and 8 years of Engineering experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of Engineering experience OR
• Master’s Degree and 2 years of Engineering experience OR
• Doctorate Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related field.
• Direct knowledge of automation system design, experience in process control engineering and troubleshooting within GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems, such as media, harvest, bioreactors, solution prep, single‑use mixing vessels, chromatography, TFF L/TFF X, viral filtration, viral inactivation, UF/DF, depth filtration, drug substance fill, CIP/SIP, clean utilities, and integrating various OEM automation software.
• Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation and life‑cycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation and field instrumentation technologies.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS system, process control network design including network segregation, virtual infrastructure design and implementation, and ability to perform advanced troubleshooting activities, system integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies. Experience with DeltaV LIVE is preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply GAMPs and GMPs and familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment with requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, and S95.
• Experience in capital project life‑cycle management: conceptual design, scope and cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering and validation documentation and project execution.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in developing process control strategies for new product introduction and new technology deployment for drug substance plant operations.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvements resulting in enhanced safety, system reliability, and productivity (e.g., cycle times, reduced plant utilities usage, etc.) related to drug substance plant operations.
• The ideal individual must be a self‑directed team player ready to mentor and develop engineering staff and embrace a team‑based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision‑making.
• Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well‑being.

• 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 and bi‑annual company‑wide shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.

Apply at careers.amgen.com