Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.
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.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 not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.Process Engineer - Solution Prep, Upstream, and DownstreamIn this vital role you will be joining the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) group to partner closely with the corporate engineering team to design, build, commission, and qualify new equipment and systems needed for drug substance production as well as developing domain expertise to support operations upon start - up.Site design, construction, start-up, and operational readiness:Support the commissioning and qualification of manufacturing systems in alignment with GMP requirements and interact with regulatory inspectors.Ensure systems are installed and operate safely and comply with pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations.Support commissioning and qualification of systems to ensure their operational capability is aligned with manufacturing requirements and GMP regulations.Interact with regulatory inspectors as a manufacturing systems owner to communicate and demonstrate appropriate regulatory compliance of operating systems.Assist with new product/technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs.Site Operations:Provide system support for biopharmaceutical process equipment. Assist in identifying and implementing engineering-based improvements or upgrades to equipment or facility systems.Support the development of business cases for improvements, identification of design requirements, and translation of these requirements into process equipment/system design, specifications, and supporting the construction, startup, and validation of improvements.Develop equipment maintenance programs, ensure the availability of spare parts, and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure systems are in proper working order.Provide system guidance to identify performance risks and implement risk reduction strategies.Provide problem solving support to reduce production downtime. This includes supporting technical root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive action.Provide rotational on-call support and/or shift support based on business needs to ensure 24x7 day-to-day reliability of Solution Prep, Upstream and Downstream systems for plant operations.On-site and up to 10% domestic/international travel.What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
The engineering professional we seek enjoys challenges and is motivated to help serve patients 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 experiencePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or similar engineer discipline.3 + years' of relevant work experience with 2 + years' experience in Biopharmaceutical operations/manufacturing environmentDirect knowledge of design and troubleshooting with GMP Biopharmaceutical Production facility equipment/systems with direct experience with Solution Prep, Upstream, and Downstream purification equipment such as weigh and dispense equipment, solution preparation vessels, cell culture reactors, centrifugation, chromatography, viral filtration skids, and UFDF skids as well as other equipment needed to support these processes such as autoclaves, clean in place (CIP) systems, washers, clean steam, water for injection, etc.Ability to analyze problems, develop and propose engineering solutions in a scientific manner using data-driven techniques and analyses (e.g., Data Analytics, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma, Predictive Maintenance, etc.)Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. cGMP, OSHA, EPA, etc.) and familiarity with GMP quality systems/processes such as change control, non-conformances, corrective and preventative actions, and qualifications/validationExperience applying engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, introduction of new processes, and the oversight of capital projectsUnderstanding of capital projects in a GMP Biopharmaceutical Production facility including procurement, construction, startup, and validationUnderstanding of safety requirements working in a GMP Biopharmaceutical Production facility.Independent, ambitious, organized, able to multi-task in project environments, and skilled in communication, facilitation, and teamworkCollaborative teammate prepared to work in and embrace a team based environment that relies on communication for effective decision-makingStrong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skillsWork schedule flexibility as required to support 24/7 operations, requiring occasional after hours engineering coverageAbility for domestic/international travel.What you can expect of usAs 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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