Amgen · 20 hours ago
Manufacturing Systems Engineer: BAS/QBAS
US - North Carolina - Holly Springs
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$118K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expAmgen is a biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients living with serious illnesses. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will work with automation engineers to build and maintain automation systems for the GMP Drug Substance Plant Operations, ensuring robust automation solutions and supporting various engineering initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Maintain the Building Automation System (BAS/QBAS) on Siemens Desigo CC
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 utility and building equipment systems 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
Maintain 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)
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
Support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on utilities and building automation controls
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
Assist with Day-to-Day Operational Support including: 24 x 7 Onsite/On Call Operational Support, Troubleshooting Support to Plant and Mfg. Operations, Utility systems, Utility and BAS Administration, Preventative and Corrective Maintenance, and Automation System spare parts management
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering experience OR
Associate's Degree and 6 years of Engineering experience OR
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of Engineering experience OR
Master's Degree
Preferred
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Biotech Engineering
Direct knowledge of BAS design, experience in building control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility and utility equipment/systems automation and integrating various OEM automation software
Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of building automation controls, PLC, and field device/instrumentation technologies
Experience with Siemens Building Automation Desigo CC system, Rockwell industrial automation hardware and systems, ability to perform sophisticated troubleshooting activities with Amgen DTI, System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies
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 Lifecycle Management: Conceptual Design, Scope and cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering and validation documentation and project implementation
Experience with continuous improvements resulting in enhanced safety, system reliability, and productivity (e.g., cycle times, and reduced plant utilities usage etc.)
The ideal individual must be a self-directed team player ready to embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making
Strong technical writing and communication/presentation skills
Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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