Grad Intern - Operations - Engineering (Summer 2027)
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Manufacturing & Production, Operations
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- 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.
Grad Intern - Operations - Engineering (Summer 2027)
What You Will Do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. This approximately 13 week remote (or onsite at either New Albany, Ohio; Holly Springs, North Carolina; South San Francisco, California; or Thousand Oaks, California) Graduate internship program offers important project and operational experiences with the worlds leading biotechnology company. This role will also support the preparation of business case proposals to Executive Engineering Leadership. During this program, you will work closely with a team of Amgens Engineers that support one of the following areas:
Engineering Technical Authority
Global Capital Project Management
Project Controls and Strategy
Engineering Operations Services
Environment, Health and Safety
This role is designed for graduate students who want to apply advanced technical, analytical, digital, or research capabilities to real-world Engineering challenges. Projects may use data, automation, AI-enabled tools, and continuous-improvement methods to improve project delivery, productivity, quality, safety, sustainability, and decision-making.
Key responsibilities may include:
Lead or independently drive a defined project workstream, from problem framing and analysis through recommendations and implementation planning.
Partner with project design teams and subject-matter experts to support engineering project development, plans, standards, equipment selection, and technical documentation.
Analyze technical feasibility, lifecycle impacts, costs, schedules, risks, and benefits to inform capital-project decisions and business cases.
Assess Engineering, construction, and operational processes to identify opportunities for standardization, efficiency, innovation, and risk reduction.
Develop, evaluate, or improve digital, automation, data, or AI-enabled tools and dashboards that enhance Engineering workflows and decision-making.
Apply structured problem-solving and data-analysis methods to translate complex information into clear insights and practical recommendations.
Support EHS initiatives that strengthen compliance, environmental stewardship, workforce well-being, and operational risk management.
Prepare and present project updates, findings, and recommendations to Engineering leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Program Eligibility Requirements
Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program / co-op
Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
Must be available to accept and commit to future full-time employment by July 2028, if offered
What We Expect of You
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Engineering graduate intern we seek is a collaborative team-player who exemplifies the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:
18 years or older
Graduated with a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Masters program for a Masters internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Masters OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree concentration(s) in one of the following areas:
Engineering, project delivery, or construction: Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Systems Engineering; Construction Management; Architecture; or a related discipline
Digital, data, and AI: Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Systems, Analytics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field.
Environment, health, and safety: Environmental or Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Public Health, Toxicology, Ergonomics, Safety Science, or a related field
Experience applying engineering, analytics, research, or continuous-improvement methods to solve complex problems
Interest in applying AI, automation, data, and digital tools to improve Engineering processes, capital-project delivery, quality, safety, or operational performance
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: Python, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, data visualization, statistical analysis, process modeling, BIM/Revit, automation platforms, or generative AI tools
Ability to develop sound analyses, synthesize information from multiple sources, and make actionable, evidence-based recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly to varied audiences
Demonstrated initiative, project-management ability, and comfort working both independently and in a matrixed team environment
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 base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $35.34 - $41.20 per hour.
Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional youre inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.
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
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles 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
