Engineer I
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Manufacturing & Production, Operations
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Engineer I
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will support manufacturing activities associated with cGMP equipment and facilities at Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO). The engineer works in partnership with the automation, maintenance, project management, corporate engineering, and manufacturing to develop and lead all aspects of the operation and reliability of equipment while driving safety and quality compliance. The engineer will support the department and capital projects and provide data to support business cases and long term strategy.
The Engineer role will provide direct engineering technical support as follows:
Model leadership behaviors and positive values to create a positive working environment.
Be individually accountable for consistent equipment performance and reliability
Be accountable for assigned results on key capital projects
Suggest design modifications to address risks and design in quality and safety.
Provide oversight for verification work developed by outsourced/contract verification staff.
Act as a liaison between Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, Instrumentation, and Quality Assurance during project planning, execution, and closeout
Ensure that validation protocols are executed and documented in accordance with cGMP good documentation and safety practices.
Ensure safety during commissioning, validation, maintenance, and manufacturing activities
Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities and projects to completion.
Participate or lead, when required, multidisciplinary site teams, e.g. Multi-functional Team, Root Cause Analysis lead.
Support Lean Transformation and Excellence in Operations process improvement by leading, supporting, and documenting improvement opportunities to reduce cost, improve safety/quality, or improve speed.
Provide ad hoc technical support and guidance for manufacturing and maintenance
Mentor and guidance to project teams and engineers using risk-based approaches
Defend the equipment-specific calibration, maintenance, & validation as required during regulatory inspections
Participate in internal audits and assess in conjunction with quality assurance
Assist in developing and maintaining business metric performance
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters degree
OR
Bachelors degree and 2 years of engineering and/or manufacturing
experience
OR
Associates degree and 6 years of engineering and/or manufacturing
experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering and/or manufacturing
experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or another science-related field
7+ years of relevant work experience with 5+ years experience in operations/manufacturing environment
Direct experience with regulated environments (FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc.)
Knowledge and experience with cGMP procedures and engineering practices on pharmaceutical/biotech production processes, clean utilities, facilities, instruments, and equipment
Experience implementing risk-based verification on major GMP process equipment / automation projects, including validation protocol development and execution
Experience with combination product / medical device quality systems verification
Process equipment knowledge basic principles of cell culture, fermentation, purification, filling
Process automation knowledge fundamental understanding of automation infrastructure
Knowledge of Delta V, Rockwell, and Plant Information Systems is a plus
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Strengths in facilitation and collaboration / networking
Experience in developing SOPs and delivering training
Individual must be a standout colleague prepared to work in and embrace a team-based environment that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making
Basic understanding of process improvement methodologies to mature and improve business performance (examples: PDCA, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
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
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
- Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
