Automation Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Amgen is hiring an Automation Maintenance Technician for its advanced product assembly and packaging plant in New Albany, Ohio. The role provides technical engineering support for equipment and system optimization, 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 meet applicable industry, regulatory, and FDA standards. The initial schedule is administrative, Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. As the facility moves into operation, the technician will join a shift team supporting 24-hour operations, with shift coverage across 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The position supports non-standard shifts, including weekends and/or 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.
- Excellent organizational, project management, problem-solving, and technical writing capability.
- Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, influencing, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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 supporting other automated control systems, including Siemens and Rockwell HMIs, Cognex Vision System, sensors, and Systech Serialization.
- Experience with automation system hardware and software support, including installation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate technical support for engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/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.
- Perform 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 with mentorship from experienced staff.
- Help maintain an up-to-date working spare parts inventory for the team's equipment and systems.
- Evaluate maintenance procedures and assist with changes to optimize the maintenance program; troubleshoot and repair equipment or system failures.
- Interpret and review utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork, architectural, and HVAC P&IDs.
- Support Operations on 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 Plan with generous company contributions.
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
- 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
