Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Company: Amgen
Location: Holly Springs
Posted on: March 7, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
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. Manufacturing
Systems Engineer What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the
world. In this vital role, you will be accountable for developing
and continuously aligning the site manufacturing data ecosystem
with rapidly changing business needs and Amgen Technology technical
roadmaps. We are seeking candidates who possess expertise in
business, and automation systems, information/data management and
technical experience in database and data historian technologies
and integration tools. You will support the design, implementation,
operation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation
and information systems across the site. You will partner closely
with manufacturing, quality, engineering, cybersecurity, and
enterprise platform teams to ensure systems are reliable,
compliant, and aligned with Amgen technology roadmaps. This
position may be filled at multiple experience levels, with scope
and ownership aligned to demonstrated capability. Responsibilities:
Support and/or lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle
management of manufacturing automation and information systems:
Delta V, FactoryTalk / Rockwell platforms, Building Automation
Systems (BAS), ThinManager and mobile solutions, and Siemens
Location tracking and/or related site services. Provide technical
support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting,
system performance improvements, and incident response. Participate
in capital project execution, including requirements definition,
design reviews, testing, validation, and startup support. Own or
contribute to system roadmaps, lifecycle planning, and technical
debt reduction. Collaborate with business partners to translate
operational needs into functional and technical designs. Support
manufacturing data integrations, historians, reporting, and
analytics solutions. Ensure systems meet GMP, data integrity,
cybersecurity, and validation requirements. Manage vendor
relationships and coordinate work with internal platform and
service owners. Support and/or lead Global Asset Lifecycle
Management (GLAM) initiatives, including platform lifecycle
planning, implementation, sustainment, and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, eliminate
inefficiencies, and automate manual workflows. Stay current with
industry and technology trends and apply learnings pragmatically to
site operations. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we
all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The
professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications: Masters degree OR Bachelors degree and 2
years of Information Systems, Engineering and/or Information
Technology experience OR Associates degree and 6 years of
Information Systems, Engineering and/or Information Technology
experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Information
Systems, Engineering and/or Information Technology experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting manufacturing
automation and information systems in a regulated manufacturing
environment, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotechnology
industries. Hands-on experience with one or more automation or site
systems platforms, such as DeltaV, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Building
Automation Systems (BAS), ThinManager, Siemens location tracking,
or related manufacturing platforms. Working knowledge of
information systems infrastructure fundamentals, including
Windows-based systems, virtualization, networking, storage, and
Active Directory. Experience supporting or implementing
manufacturing data integrations, historians, reporting, or
analytics solutions (e.g., SQL, web services, data mapping).
Familiarity with GMP software development lifecycle, change
control, validation practices, and regulated system support.
Experience working with capital projects or complex system
implementations, including design reviews, testing, and deployment.
Ability to translate business and operational requirements into
functional and technical solutions. Experience managing multiple
priorities and contributing effectively in a fast-paced
manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills and the
ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical
stakeholders. Experience working with vendors and cross-functional
teams to deliver and sustain technology solutions. Exposure to
Agile or iterative delivery methodologies is a plus. 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. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact
or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth,
or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be
penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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.
Keywords: Amgen, Durham , Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Engineering , Holly Springs, North Carolina
