Associate Manufacturing - Automation Engineer, Drug Product Assembly & Packaging

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

78d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of Scientific experience OR Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Educational background in Engineering and/or Life Science.
• Leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Analytical Problem Solving and adaptability skills.
• Strong time management, organization and prioritization skills.
• Digital Literacy with computer skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Tableau).
• Project Management Experience.
• Good communication skills and writing skills.
• Can do attitude. Proactiveness.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement and drive industrial automation across all clinical assembly and packaging operations.
• Work closely across multiple unit operations including device build, label & pack, print and line owners to execute a diverse portfolio of automation projects.
• Identify automation opportunities to optimize workflows and protocols to increase throughput on the packaging lines.
• Define, drive, and deliver the automation and process control strategy within assembly and packaging.
• Leverage standard automation technical principles to devise new solutions.
• Evaluate procedural improvement opportunities.
• Conduct function testing, including writing protocol and reports.
• Monitor developments in the field & evaluate new technologies.
• Apply continuous improvement practices to enhance overall operations.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree