Principal Engineer

Career Category

Engineering

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. 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.

Principal Engineer

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

Does the thought of building an entirely new site, from the ground up excite you? Do you love building and developing robust teams? If you have a passion for talent development and want to be a part of Amgen’s mission to serve patients – every patient, every time – then check out this exciting new opportunity.

The Engineering Technical Authority (ETA) within Amgen Corporate Engineering leads the design effort for critical projects as well as provides technical expertise and direction across Amgen’s global operations network. This position is part of the ETA organization that includes Process Systems, Facilities and Utilities, Site Project Engineering, Maintenance and Metrology functions. The Principal Engineer will collaborate with the Engineering project team on facility and equipment design, who are also members of the ETA.

The Principal Engineer provides coordination and oversite to a team of internal Amgen engineers to deliver the process equipment. They deliver the design specs and detailed equipment designs as part of Amgen integrated project delivery approach. They supervise process leads from the A&E firm, and the suppliers of the process equipment. They lead the development of all equipment design packages and review designs provided by the suppliers. The initial project scope includes the design and construction of a new drug substance facility. The scope includes a manufacturing facility and equipment, warehouse, central utilities as well as administration building and site infrastructure. As part of this project, Amgen will have a strong focus on delivering a digitally enabled and sustainable facility aligned with our digital manufacturing strategy and our aggressive corporate sustainability goals. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Drug Substance Manufacturing and Equipment design, development, and implementation.

Experience in the design and delivery of large capital projects is required.

The Principal Engineer deploys engineering expertise from within the company (global and site-based specialists) as well as expertise from our industry to optimize Amgen’s assets throughout their life cycle

• Planning: Translate business needs into engineering technology and design solutions. Lead analysis of alternatives and recommendations for technical solutions in major projects. Lead Engineering in development and implementation of corporate initiatives, goals & projects.

• Design: Lead design and equipment selection of process equipment, utilities, laboratory and building systems to optimize quality and cost across the total life cycle of assets. Ensure appropriate use of technology, and alignment to standards/practices. Approve appropriate exceptions to Amgen standards and specifications.

• Construction: Provide engineering support during construction, resolve technical issues, and ensure project objectives are met. Ensure commissioning standards are developed and implemented during system qualification.

• Operations and Maintenance: Assist sites in troubleshooting, and remediation to prevent future occurrence throughout the network. Support the implementation of sustainable and digital solutions to advance performance.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The engineering professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 12 years of direct experience in Engineering or a related technical field OR

• Associate's degree and 10 years of direct experience in Engineering or a related technical field OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of direct experience in Engineering or a related technical field OR

• Master’s degree and 4 years of direct experience in Engineering or a related technical field OR

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of direct experience in Engineering or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with Drug Substance manufacturing equipment design and delivery.

• Extensive experience in the delivery of capital projects as part of the design team

• Ability to provide direction and guidance to equipment vendors to deliver for the capital projects

• Experience in providing technical support to manufacturing facilities

• Track record of compliance in a highly regulated environment

• Ability to optimally lead and partner in matrixed organizations

• Successful deployment of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis tools, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience in selection of and implementation of design elements for improved sustainability.

Competencies:

• Leadership and planning capabilities to delivery critical projects and capabilities

• Capabilities to hire, develop and lead a diverse workforce

• Financial competence to deploy initiatives that add shareholder value

• Excellent communications skills, strong facilitation talent, and executive presence to drive multi-functional objectives across Amgen’s international network

• Strong analytical skills to identify potential improvement opportunities

• Knowledge of industry trends (e.g., regulatory and compliance, technology, human performance programs, sustainability, asset insurance, etc.) to stay at the forefront of technology implementation

• Knowledge of applicable laws (e.g. cGMP, building codes, fire codes, electrical codes, OSHA, LEED, Energy codes, Mechanical codes, Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes) to ensure compliance. Represent Amgen with outside firms, technical societies and regulatory bodies.

• Ability to develop, implement and apply tools to drive efficiency in meeting business needs; establish measure and evaluate performance metrics, taking actions based on results.

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, we’ll 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

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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.

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Salary Range

147,022.00 USD - 178,033.00 USD