Automation Maintenance Technician (6PM to 6AM)

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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. 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.
Automation Maintenance Technician (6PM to 6AM)
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. At Amgen, we are committed to being science-based and follow a continuous learning approach to advancing science, driving discovery, and igniting innovation that works to help reduce disease. It is in this context that we endorse an inclusive and diverse workforce that helps drive scientific innovation and problem solving, leading to better scientific solutions that benefit both patients and society.
Based in New Albany, Ohio, the site of Amgens new advanced product assembly and packaging plant. In this role you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation/ calibration/electrical systems and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area.
The work schedule for this role will be a first shift schedule (Monday through Friday, approximately 6:30 am to 3:00 pm) for 2-4 months and then move to a 12 hour PM 2-2-3 shift schedule. As the facility moves into operation, the successful incumbent will be expected to join a shift team structure working to support coverage across Amgens 24-hour operations. These shift structures can be a great opportunity to better support individual work/life priorities in Non-Standard Shifts structure.
Responsibilities:

• Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical and process automation issues.
• Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Complete advanced maintenance activities or operate and monitor sophisticated plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans and Amgen policies. Investigate complex issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff.
• Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for the equipment/systems the team.
• Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program, trouble shoot and repair equipment/system failures.
• Interpret and review utility, process system/ equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and HVAC P&IDs.
• Support Operations in Non-Standard shifts that includes weekends and/or holidays as determined by business.

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 possess these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Or
Associates degree and 4 years of Technical Engineering experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Technical Engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational background in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Understanding in PLC, Computer Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Inspection System
• SCADA/PLC Control System experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or Biotechnology Industry
• Other Automated Control Systems to be supported are: Siemens and Rockwell HMIs, Cognex Vision System, Sensor and Systech Serialization
• Experience with automation system hardware and software support, including installation
• Excellent organizational, project management, problem solving and technical writing capability
• Strong communication: verbal / written, collaboration, influencing and facilitation
• MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point

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.careers.amgen.com
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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.
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.
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One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California

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