Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - PLC

Responsibilities

• Provide automation technical leadership to develop and maintain PLC and SCADA systems supporting GMP drug substance manufacturing plant operations
• Develop and maintain automation solutions utilizing various PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and integration with Emerson DeltaV systems
• Lead standalone system implementation, start-up, and technical guidance for control panel and HMI design
• Collaborate with process subject matter experts to transform process requirements into digital automated solutions
• Lead technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on standalone systems
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and new technology deployments through automation engineering assessments and configuration changes
• Provide 24/7 onsite/on-call operational support, including preventative and corrective maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Direct knowledge of PLC design and experience in controls engineering and troubleshooting
• Experience in GMP biopharmaceutical production environments
• Proficiency with Rockwell industrial automation hardware and systems
• Experience with System Integration using OPC, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies
• Strong understanding of GAMPs, GMPs, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Chemical, or Biotech Engineering
• Experience with utility equipment automation such as autoclaves, clean steam generators, and WFI systems
• Experience in Capital Project Lifecycle Management, including conceptual design and detailed engineering
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering staff within a collaborative team environment
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

About the Company

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, Amgen has pioneered advancements in oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare diseases, focusing on delivering innovative medicines that help people live longer, fuller, and happier lives.