Senior Engineer - Engineering Technical Authority

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

246d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. As a Senior Engineer (Engineering Technical Authority), you will be responsible for planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance technical support of Amgen manufacturing infrastructure worldwide. This role includes responsibilities as a domain expert on containment, facility, and process equipment during design, construction & commissioning for Amgen's Antibody Drug Conjugate and Peptide portfolio. You will lead design teams and technical networks, ensuring technical decisions are optimized across all sites while remaining current on state-of-the-art systems for the adoption of new techniques and technology within Amgen.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master's degree and 2 years of engineering experience OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years of engineering experience OR Associate's degree and 8 years of engineering experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in capital project design in a regulated environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Peptide manufacturing and/or Antibody Drug Conjugate engineering.
• Extensive experience providing technical support to manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering subject area with life science experience.
• Financial foresight to deploy initiatives that add shareholder value.
• Knowledge of industry trends and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into engineering technology solutions.
• Lead analysis of alternatives and recommendations for technical solutions in major projects.
• Publish and maintain engineering standards and specifications.
• Lead Engineering in development and execution of corporate environmental sustainability goals & projects.
• Lead design and equipment selection to optimize quality and cost across the total lifecycle of assets.
• Provide engineering support during the construction process, including responses to RFIs and resolving complex technical issues.
• Ensure commissioning and qualification standards are developed and used.
• Support development of, or approve operation procedures for the safe, efficient and effective operations of systems.
• Support systems failure analysis, approve maintenance standards and techniques.
• Lead design teams and technical network, providing mentoring to other members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health and welfare plans.
• 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.
• 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: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree