Utilities Automation Engineer

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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.

Utilities Automation Engineer

What you will do

Amgen is seeking a Utilities Automation Engineer, internally known as a Manufacturing Systems Engineer, in our state-of-the-art Rhode Island facility to join the Automation Engineering team and who will report to the Mfg Systems Engineering Manager.

As a key member of the Automation Engineering team, the person will support complex and challenging utility automation initiatives that require understanding of analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management and Operational Excellence. Additionally, the person is responsible for providing project leadership and daily operational support to the Automation Engineering team at the Amgen Rhode Island site.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provides technical support to commercial manufacturing and utilities operations, specific to process control, automation infrastructure, and utility systems
• Works closely with multiple teams, including manufacturing, process engineering, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement operational improvements and projects
• Leads and supports technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and fixing process control issues related to electrical, instrumentation and control systems supporting utility generation and distribution systems
• Provides technical support to troubleshoot and resolve equipment, automation, or process issues in the field
• Develop original code to support operational changes and optimizations on multiple utility PLC platforms
• Perform system owner responsibilities such as change control, maintenance, backup/restore, and disaster recovery
• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard automation technical principles
• Develop, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of small scope and complexity
• 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 best practices and tools to attain an innovative organization

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a collaborative teammate with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of automation and/or engineering experience OR
• Associate's degree and 6 years of automation and/or engineering experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of automation and/or engineering experience OR
• Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree related technical field
• 3+ years' experience in Automation Engineering in a GMP manufacturing environment with at least 1+ year experience in the Life Sciences industries
• 3+ years' combined experience with the following product platforms: Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk suite of applications
• Experience with the following automation platforms: Siemens Step-7/TIA Portal, WinCC, Siemens Desigo, iFix SCADA, OSI PI, Emerson DeltaV
• Direct experience in a regulated environment (e.g. GMP, OSHA, EPA) including a detailed understanding of current good manufacturing practices
• Familiarity with industry standards for process control systems, software development life cycle methodologies, ISA-S88, 21 CFR Part 11, Validation, and GAMP
• Experience with WFI generation/storage/distribution, clean steam generation, chillers/boilers, gas storage/distribution (e.g. Oxygen), building automation preferred
• Experience with validation and change control methodology

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, we'll 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

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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