Sr. Automation Engineer - (Building Automation Systems)
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- New Albany, Ohio
- Posted date
- Oct 22, 2026
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- Discipline
- Administration, Engineering, Facilities, Automation Engineer
- 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.
Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer- BAS and Warehouse Systems
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this role the Sr Automation Engineer for the new Amgen Advanced Assembly and Final Product Operation facility will be part of the Facilities & Engineering team responsible for providing maintenance leadership and technical expertise in support of safe and reliable facility infrastructure, facility equipment/systems, utility systems, and/or production suites, ensures systems operate within designed parameters within GMP assembly, packaging and warehouse operations. The area of responsibility may consist of multiple facilities, subject areas, or clients. All work to be completed to assure minimal impact to production while staying in sync with all cGMP guidelines and Amgen procedures.
Responsibilities
Strictly follow the companys safety and cGMP policies and procedures.
Determining Automation Systems specifications.
Coordinating and leading contractors performing maintenance activities on managed systems
Maximo (CMMS) System Owner for Automation Locations and Assets
Ensure preventive maintenance related to Automation Systems is in place using reliability engineering principles.
Develop and maintain building control automation and automated warehouse systems applying Siemens and Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).
Support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment/utilities/facilities - to- sophisticated unit operation skids to integrate new drug product manufacturing technologies into clinical/commercial facility.
Lead/support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and solving problems related to process control issues within plant operations.
Provide Continuous Improvement initiatives including Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and Environmental sustainability improvements to meet Amgens goals
Maintain Data Integrity Assessments with the current Amgen and Industry standards
Collaborate with Amgen Plant network to improve the automation design for the site.
Day-to-day Operational Support including:
24 x 7 Onsite/On Call: Day to Day Operational Support
Trouble shooting Support to Site Operations
Building and Warehouse Automation System Administration
Automation System Operating Systems (OS) assessments and rollout
Daily engineering work center team meetings
Preventative and corrective maintenance
Automation System spare parts management
Drive true root cause investigations and resolutions by collaborating with equipment Vendors.
Business Process Improvements including departmental Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP) and Job plans for the area of responsibility to assure all maintenance operations are performed safely and reliably
Provide subject matter expertise for automation-related expansion and or capital projects
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The automation professional we seek will these qualifications.
Doctorate degree
OR
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech or related technical subject area experience and 2 years of Automation experience
Or
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech or related technical subject area experience and 4 years of Automation experience
Or
Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech or related technical subject area experience and 8 years of Automation experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Automation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech or related technical subject area experience
Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation, and lifecycle management of Automation design, experience in process control engineering and solving problems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems, and integrating various OEM automation software and field instrumentation.
Experience in an FDA (GMP) or comparable regulated environment preferably Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industry
Plant and applicable industry regulation knowledge / expertise
Strong automation and/or systems capability with hands on experience in a technical role within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Allen Bradley Automation SCADA and PLC Platform.
Siemens SCADA and PLC Platform.
Experience with RCM, TPM or other reliability centered concepts
Ability to work multi-functionally, delivering technical solutions and implementing improvements.
Knowledge of the project management cycle and how to support in the development/delivery of a project.
Experience managing GMP facility cleaning and pest control programs
Experience managing integrated service providers
Solid leadership abilities and experience working in a team environment, embracing an
interdependent working culture that delivers results
Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills
Data driven decision maker
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving 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 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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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
