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How Might You Defy Imagination?

You've earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you've worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Associate Technical Engineer

Live

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this role, you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation/ calibration/electrical systems and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area in Non-Standard Shifts structure.

Responsibilities:

• Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical, and process automation issues.
• Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Support cGMP validation of equipment and processes.
• Complete advanced maintenance activities or operate and monitor sophisticated plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and Amgen policies.
• Investigate complex issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff.
• Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for equipment/systems.
• Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program troubleshoot and repair equipment/system failures.
• Interpret and review utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and HVAC P&ID's.
• Support Operations using Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Support Operations in non-standard shifts that include weekends and/or holidays as determined by the business.
• Travel to equipment vendor's sites to perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). This may require international travel.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Or

Associate's degree and four years of Technical Engineering experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and six years of Technical Engineering experience

• Educational background in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or Other Engineering
• Understanding in PLC, HMI, Computer Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Inspection System
• SCADA/PLC Control System experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or Biotechnology Industry
• Able to interpret machine timing charts.
• Other Automated Control Systems to be supported are Rockwell, B&R, Cognex Vision System, Systech Serialization.
• Experience with machine breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with automation system hardware and software support, including installation and troubleshooting.
• Excellent organizational, project management, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Strong communication skills: verbal / written, collaboration, influencing, and facilitation
• MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us today!

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