Provide day-to-day automation support, including troubleshooting, incident investigation, system monitoring, change implementation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders. Escalate and work closely with the Senior Manufacturing System Engineer on complex, high-impact, or non-routine issues.
Assess, implement, test, deploy, and document automation changes in accordance with applicable SOPs and GMP requirements. Participate in technical discussions and provide technical assessment and advice within their assigned scope; engage the Senior Automation Engineer for complex, high-impact, or non-routine changes.
Support technical work and small-to-medium automation projects from design and risk assessment through commissioning, qualification, startup, and handover.
Troubleshoot and investigate automation issues; prepare technical reports; implement technical solutions and CAPA actions; and identify recurring issues for improvement. Escalate complex issues to the Senior Automation Engineer.
Identify, develop and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve automation-system reliability, efficiency and compliance.
Monitor and analyze established metrics; recommend and implement approved improvements.
Promote Safety, Quality and Compliance culture and continuous improvement mindset that lead to plant safety, quality and compliance to regulatory requirement
Support audits and inspections and participate in discussions within their assigned technical scope.
Prepare and review technical specifications, test plans, change records, implementation plans, contingency measures, and as-built documentation.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, IT/OT, EHSS and external service providers to execute operational activities, changes and technical issue resolution.
Share technical knowledge and provide day-to-day guidance to junior engineers and contractors within their area of expertise.
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Master’s degree OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of directly related experience OR
Associate’s degree and/or 4 years of directly related experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of directly related experience
Preferred 4+ years’ experience in manufacturing automation, particularly in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
Preferred 4+ years' experience supporting and maintaining Siemens PLCs, DDCs, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Quality Environmental Monitoring Systems (QEMS) in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Working knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI hardware, lifecycle management, control logic, HMI/SCADA systems, Microsoft SQL Database, industrial networks, field instrumentation, and environmental monitoring equipment.
Experience troubleshooting system faults, assessing operational impact, and coordinating corrective actions with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external service providers.
Experience with utility skid equipment such as HVAC, Cooling Tower, Chiller, RO, Clean Steam and Waste Treatment system.
Experience applying GMP requirements, including change control, risk assessment, testing, documentation, data integrity, computerized system validation, industrial standard (21 CFR Part 11, GAMP) and deviation or CAPA support.
Experience supporting or delivering automation projects involving BMS, Siemens PLCs, or QEMS, from requirements and design through testing, commissioning, handover, and documentation.
Strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills.
Working knowledge of EHSS requirements
Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company.
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.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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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.
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