Automation Technician (Night Shift) - Manufacturing Systems Engineer

About the role

Amgen is hiring an Automation Maintenance Technician (also called Associate Mfg. Systems Engineer 1) at its new advanced product assembly and packaging plant in New Albany, Ohio. The role provides technical engineering support for system and equipment optimization, upgrades, replacements and modifications, and checks that utility, process, instrumentation/calibration, electrical and technical cleaning systems meet industry, regulatory and FDA standards. The schedule starts as a first shift (about 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday) for 1-2 months, then moves to a 12-hour night shift (6 pm to 6 am) within a 2-2-3 pattern, supporting 24-hour operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance or operate and monitor plant support equipment in line with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans and Amgen policies.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment using PLC and HMI software tools.
• Investigate complex issues with the guidance of experienced staff.
• Coordinate technical support for engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical and process automation issues.
• Support regulatory agency inspections and respond to FDA and other regulators.
• Maintain a spare parts inventory system and help improve maintenance procedures.
• Review utility, process, plumbing, architectural and HVAC P&ID drawings.
• Work non-standard shifts including weekends and holidays as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or an associate's degree with 4 years of technical engineering experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 6 years of technical engineering experience.
• Preferred: education in mechatronics, computer science, electronic or electrical engineering.
• Preferred: understanding of PLC, computer serialization, packaging equipment and inspection systems.

Required skills

• SCADA/PLC control systems in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology settings.
• Siemens and Rockwell HMIs, Cognex vision systems, sensor and Systech serialization.
• Automation hardware and software support, including installation.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Annual salary range of $86,685.55 to $117,280.45, depending on skills and experience.
• Health, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives and flexible time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid options where possible.