Amgen · 2 hours ago
Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation
US - North Carolina - Holly Springs
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$118K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expAmgen is a biotechnology company focused on serving patients with serious illnesses. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will work with automation engineers to develop and maintain automation systems for the GMP Drug Substance Plant Operations, ensuring robust process automation and compliance with safety requirements.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the process control system on Emerson DeltaV distributed control system (DCS)
Collaborate with key stakeholders and end-users to understand and synthesize key process requirements, and to develop solutions using Amgen standard automation platform for process automation systems
Provide clear documentation for delivered solutions and processes
Support QA partners in performing computerized systems validation in a GxP environment
Perform Data Integrity Assessments (DIA) in accordance with the current Amgen and industry standards
Support process automation systems to ensure design aligns with Amgen specifications, incorporates the latest technology, and meets safety requirements
Support vendor FAT to ensure that control strategy and software code meet Amgen requirements
Develop and maintain engineering and maintenance documentation, and associated procedures for delivered solutions and processes
Support commissioning and qualification efforts including Automation Installation Verification/Automation Check Out (IV/ACO) in a fast-paced environment
Own and drive to completion Change Controls, CAPAs, and Deviations
Support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting
Support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment, utilities, and facilities as well as large capital projects to integrate new drug substance manufacturing technologies into the facility
Drive continuous improvement for process automation systems to improve operational workflows, safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability
Support day-to-day operations including rotational on-call support
Prepare/review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and cGMP documents
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, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related field
Direct knowledge of Automation System design, experience in process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems automation such as media, harvest, bioreactors, solution prep, single use mixing vessels, chromatography, TFFL/TFFX, viral filtration, viral inactivation, UF/DF, depth filtration, drug substance fill, CIP/SIP, clean utilities, and integrating various OEM automation software
Experience in programming, installation, and lifecycle management of automation and field instrumentation technologies
Experience in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, and automation and field instrumentation technologies
Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS system and ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, and system integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus 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
Self-directed team player able to work cross-functionally
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans
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
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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