Process Engineer

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Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Process Engineer

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will apply engineering expertise to optimize complex systems and processes, mentor peers, and drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate deep understanding of complex systems, equipment, and processes to support manufacturing excellence.
• Independently perform technical tasks with precision, ensuring high-quality outcomes and minimal errors.
• Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians, sharing best practices and technical insights.
• Serve as a subject expert on cGMPs and SOPs, guiding others in compliance and documentation.
• Collaborate multi-functionally to align priorities, define milestones, and coordinate execution.
• Manage small-scale projects or workstreams, ensuring timely delivery and customer alignment.
• Lead basic investigations and implement effective solutions to technical challenges.
• Analyze performance data, identify trends, and apply root cause analysis to drive improvements.
• Build relationships across functions and share knowledge to support team and network success.
• Model a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning in alignment with Amgen values.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Engineer professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree in engineering.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2 years of engineering support experience.

Or

Associate’s degree in engineering and 6 years of engineering support experience,

Or

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Manufacturing supports experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP environment.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment, process systems, and operational issues in upstream and/or downstream manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of GMP production, deviation management, change control, CAPA, equipment qualification, process validation, and new product introduction activities.
• Ability to apply engineering principles, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to support process optimization, equipment modifications, and operational improvements.
• Strong collaboration skills with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Validation, Process Development, Utilities, and Facilities organizations.
• Strong organizational, technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to support non-standard shifts, including nights and weekends, as required by manufacturing operations.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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