Automation Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Automation Maintenance Technician is based at Amgen’s advanced product assembly and packaging plant in New Albany, Ohio. The role provides technical engineering support for system and equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. It evaluates whether utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation, calibration, electrical systems, and technical cleaning systems in the Inspection and Packaging area comply with applicable industry, regulatory, and FDA standards. The original schedule is administrative, Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. As the facility moves into operation, the successful incumbent is expected to join a shift team supporting Amgen’s 24-hour operations, with coverage across shifts such as 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The role may support non-standard shifts, including weekends and holidays, as determined by business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; or an Associate’s degree and 4 years of Technical Engineering experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 6 years of Technical Engineering experience.
Nice To Haves
- Educational background in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Understanding of PLC, computer serialization, packaging equipment, and inspection systems.
- SCADA/PLC control system experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology industry.
- Experience with Siemens and Rockwell HMIs, Cognex Vision System, sensors, and Systech Serialization.
- Experience supporting automation system hardware and software, including installation.
- Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and technical writing capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, influencing, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate technical support for engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial and environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical, and process automation issues.
- Assist during regulatory agency inspections and provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
- 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 and problems with mentorship from experienced staff.
- Help maintain an up-to-date spare parts inventory system for the team’s equipment and systems.
- Evaluate maintenance procedures and assist with changes to optimize the maintenance program.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment and system failures.
- Interpret and review utility, process system and equipment, plumbing, ductwork, architectural, and HVAC P&ID plans.
- Support Operations during non-standard shifts, including weekends and/or holidays, as determined by business needs.
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
- Retirement and savings plans with company contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Discretionary annual bonus program.
- Stock-based long-term incentives.
- Award-winning time-off plans.
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
