Principal Engineer

2 weeks ago

West Greenwich, United States BioSpace, Inc. Full time
Job Details

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Principal Engineer - Engineering Technical Authority

What you will do

Lets do this Lets change the world In this vital role you will be responsible for planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance technical support of Amgen manufacturing infrastructure, world-wide. The Engineering Technical Authority (ETA) is responsible for technical direction, leadership, guidance and support for a specific array of process systems within an area of responsibility, such as Upstream Drug Substance Processes, Downstream Drug Substance Processes, Fill/Finish, CIP/SIP, Utilities, HVAC, Packaging, Devices, etc. Through their team(s) of global and site technical subject matter experts, the ETA will demonstrate engineering expertise both in the company and industry to optimize the life cycle management of Amgens assets and is accountable for performance and reliability across multiple sites.

This position is in the Drug Substance Process Systems Engineering team with an initial emphasis on capital project design and execution for Amgen Rhode Island. Subsequent responsibilities will include end-to-end engineering support for future projects and technical global network management.

This role will include responsibilities as an Engineering Technical Lead (ETL) delivering on design, construction & commissioning for several medium and large projects in ARI and to ensure aligned implementation across Amgens growing drug substance network.

Planning:Translate business needs into engineering technology solutions. Lead analysis of alternatives and recommendations for technical solutions in major projects. Publish and maintain engineering standards and specifications. Lead Engineering in development and execution of corporate environmental sustainability goals & projects.

Design: Lead design and equipment selection to optimize quality and cost across the total lifecycle of assets. Ensure appropriate use of technology, and adherence to standards/practices. Approve appropriate exceptions to Amgen standards and specifications

Construction:Use their ETA network to provide engineering support during the construction process, including responses to RFIs, resolving complex technical issues and conflicts, supporting overall project objectives.

Commissioning:Ensure commissioning and qualification standards are developed and used. Use their network to provide engineering support to commissioning and qualification.

Operations:Support development of, or approve operation procedures for the safe, efficient and effective operations of systems. Review performance data and make recommendations for improvement of system operations. Support NC/CAPA investigations related to equipment failures.

Maintenance:Support systems failure analysis, approve maintenance standards and techniques. Support and review reliability and failure data, and implement actions to improve effectiveness, and reliability of systems. Assist the sites in system troubleshooting and take action as necessary to prevent future occurrence throughout network.

Management:Lead their design teams and technical network. Makes use of expertise at the site and corporate levels for solving problems and deploying solutions across all sites. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts. Provide mentoring of other members in their network. Ensure technical decisions for assigned systems are optimized with those managed by other ETAs. Remain current on state-of-the-art systems for adoption of new techniques and technology within Amgen. Represent Amgen with outside firms, technical societies and regulatory bodies.

Preferred location for this role is Amgen Rhode Island. Other locations may be considered for exceptional candidates who are open to significant travel to Amgen Rhode Island for project support.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The experienced professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering or related technical field experience OR
  • Associates degree and 10 years of Engineering or related technical field experience OR
  • Bachelors degree and 6 years of Engineering or related technical field experience OR
  • Masters degree and 4 years of Engineering or related technical field experience OR
  • Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering or related technical field experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering field with life science experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in capital project design, with a track record of delivering complex projects in a regulated environment.
  • Extensive experience providing technical support to manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities
  • Financial savvy to deploy initiatives that add shareholder value.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with team members at all levels of the organization and across Amgens international network
  • Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of Drug Substance process engineering and manufacturing unit operations.
  • Knowledge of industry trends (e.g., regulatory and compliance, technology, human performance programs, sustainability, asset insurance, etc.) to stay at the forefront of technology implementation.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g. cGMP, building codes, Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes, etc.), to ensure compliance. Represent Amgen with outside firms, technical societies and regulatory bodies.
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, well support your journey every step of the way.

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:
  • A 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
  • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible


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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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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