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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.

Sr Manufacturing Process Technician I

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this role you will be operating an automated and innovative manufacturing equipment for the packaging operations of our products. This individual will be trained and cross-trained to both operate and troubleshoot issues (in the event of faults and machine stops) across a variety of equipment such as: automated, assembly, labeling, printing and robotic automation. In addition to equipment operation and troubleshooting, the technician will ensure product quality as a result of the performance of the equipment. Based on their mechanical proficiency, the process technician will conduct machine troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Under limited supervision, perform equipment setup, operation, troubleshoot to meet all standards for safety, quality and efficiency.

• Maintain machine uptime, perform any fault clearing and clear stoppages on automated equipment.

• Perform basic, routine manufacturing process operations such as dispensing of raw materials, material reconciliation, line clearance, basic analytics, and record transactions

• Assist in the review of documentation for assigned areas (i.e. procedures, job plans, logs, area audits and batch records)

• Assist as training resource on manufacturing tasks and equipment use

• Use human machine interfaces (HMIs) to identify alarms and correct line stoppages.

• Ensures components and products are available for a continuous operation.

• Carries out equipment inspections and generates emergency, corrective, or preventative work orders.

• Troubleshoot and identify potential solutions for mechanical errors, safety issues or general operating inefficiencies within the production processes.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to help drive improvement opportunities.

• Able to use computer systems to support material inventory system (SAP transactions) and electronic batch records.

• Safely follow standardized operating procedures including material handling, record keeping, assembly and packaging. Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Reports to Team Leader or Production Supervisor of any discrepancies to ensure quality standards and safety of operations are always maintained.

• Train fellow staff on the manufacturing processes, equipment, and general

• Available to support Operation in Non-Standard shift that includes weekends and /or holidays as determined by business skills.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma and 2 years of technical experience in Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, or Packaging environment

Or

Associate's degree and 6 months of technical experience in Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, or Packaging environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written procedures.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift 35 pounds

• Capability to diagnose malfunctions and perform equipment setup.

• Educational Background in Mechanical, Electronic Engineering Technology or Industrial Mechanics.

• Working experience in GMP, Medical Device, or Biotech Manufacturing regulated environment.

• Ability to use computer systems to support the material inventory system (SAP transactions) and electronic batch records.

• Excellent attention to detail, good organization, and capable of working independently..

• Able to work in small groups and cross functional teams to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement collective corrective actions.

• Experience working with highly automated equipment.

• Experience working with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).

• Experience working with discrete component assembly.

• Good documentation planning and inventory skills.

• Ideal candidate will have keen eye for quality, is self motivated, and will work collaboratively within a team, and possess a positive demeanor.

• Knowledgeable of the following technical areas: Packaging or Process Equipment/System Maintenance

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

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