Senior Manufacturing Process Technician - Night Shift (12 Hour)

Amgen•New Albany, OH

1d•$62,732 - $84,872

About The Position

Amgen is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Technician to operate and troubleshoot automated equipment used in product packaging operations. The technician will be trained and cross-trained across automated, assembly, labeling, printing, and robotic equipment, and will help ensure that equipment performance meets product quality standards. The role requires mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Under limited supervision, the technician performs equipment setup and operation; maintains equipment uptime; completes routine manufacturing and material-handling tasks; supports documentation review, training, and inventory transactions; and assists with equipment and process validation. The technician follows standardized operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), reports discrepancies to the Team Leader or Production Supervisor, and works with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements. The position supports a non-standard shift that may include weekends and holidays as business needs determine.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2 years of technical experience in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or packaging environment; or an associate’s degree and 6 months of such technical experience.
Ability to follow written procedures.
Ability to diagnose malfunctions and perform equipment setup.
Excellent attention to detail, good organization, and ability to work independently.
Ability to work in small groups and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and identify and implement corrective actions.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and positive demeanor, with a keen eye for quality.

Nice To Haves

Educational background in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering Technology, or Industrial Mechanics.
Experience in a GMP, medical device, or biotech manufacturing regulated environment.
Ability to use computer systems for SAP material inventory transactions and electronic batch records.
Experience working with highly automated equipment.
Experience working with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
Experience working with discrete component assembly.
Good documentation planning and inventory skills.
Knowledge of packaging or process equipment/system maintenance.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment under limited supervision to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
Maintain machine uptime by clearing faults and stoppages on automated equipment.
Perform routine manufacturing operations, including dispensing raw materials, material reconciliation, line clearance, basic analytics, and transaction recording.
Assist with reviewing procedures, job plans, logs, area audits, and batch records.
Assist as a training resource for manufacturing tasks and equipment use, and train fellow staff on processes and equipment.
Use human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to identify alarms and correct line stoppages.
Ensure components and products are available for continuous operations.
Inspect equipment and generate emergency, corrective, or preventative work orders in the Maximo system as needed.
Troubleshoot mechanical errors, safety issues, and operating inefficiencies, and identify potential solutions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to advance improvement opportunities.
Use computer systems for material inventory transactions in SAP and electronic batch records.
Independently oversee equipment and process validation protocols.
Follow standardized operating procedures for material handling, record keeping, assembly, and packaging, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Report discrepancies to the Team Leader or Production Supervisor to maintain quality standards and safe operations.
Support operations on non-standard shifts, including weekends and/or holidays as determined by business needs.