Sr Automation Engineer (Delta-V)

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Sr Mfg Systems Engineer- Delta-V

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What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role as a senior member of the Automation Engineering team, the person will support process automation initiatives that require understanding of analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management and Operational Excellence. Additionally, the person will be accountable for providing project leadership and daily operational support to the Automation Engineering team at the Amgen Rhode Island site

Amgen is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer, internally known as a Sr. Manufacturing Systems Engineer, in our pioneering Rhode Island facility to join the Automation Engineering team within the Facilities & Engineering department and who will work with the Associate Director of Automation. We are seeking a person with a strong background in DeltaV batch implementation in a biotech environment.

Key responsibilities of the Specialist include:

• Leads and supports capital project planning and execution
• Facilitates the application of automation engineering principles in the design, specification, construction, startup, and validation of GMP process and utilities equipment and systems for capital projects of scope and complexity
• Leads and supports technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and trouble shooting on process control issues related to electrical, instrumentation and control systems
• Leads and supports new product introductions or new technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes and supporting engineering runs
• Devises new solutions to problems through adaptations and modifications of standard automation technical principles
• Works closely with multiple subject areas, including manufacturing, process engineering, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to manage a diverse portfolio of projects
• Provides technical support to commercial and clinical manufacturing as needed
• Develops and implements critical initiatives for long-range planning and lifecycle upgrades of various Automation platforms with activities including managing a 5-year roadmap of systems, presenting high level scope and cost estimates to executives for annual capital funding plan, and project management of initiatives once approved
• Provides mentorship to Automation Engineering team in daily operations
• Communicates with multiple levels within the organization, highlighting issues and proposing solutions
• Provides technical support and issue resolution 24x7 on-call support of Automation systems on a rotational based frequency
• Applies experience and knowledge of industry standard processes and tools to attain an innovative organization
  
  

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What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The automation engineering professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

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Master’s degree and 2 years of automation and/or engineering experience

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Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of automation and/or engineering experience

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Associate’s degree and 8 years of automation and/or engineering experience

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High school diploma / GED and 10 years of automation and/or engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 5 years’ experience in Process Automation Engineering in a manufacturing support environment with at least 3 years experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries
• 5 years’ combined experience with the following product platforms: Emerson DeltaV DCS systems
• Programming expertise with SCADA, PLC, HMI, and web based applications
• Familiarity with industry standards for batch control systems, SDLC methodologies, S88, 21 CFR Part 11, Validation, and GAMP
• Strong control system automation background. Design, installation, programming and validation of automated processes
• Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture, Protein Purification, Clean Utilities, CIP, SIP, Production Services and non-GMP Utilities preferred
• Experience with Tech Transfer, Process Design, and Commissioning
• Experience with validation and change control methodology
  
  

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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.

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.

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:

• 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
  
  

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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.

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