Engineer - Process Development (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation)

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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.

Engineer - Process Development (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role, you will support the commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of GMP equipment and processes that enable Final Drug Product (FDP) operations at the Amgen Ohio (AOH) site. You will apply strong engineering and scientific principles to ensure new and existing systems meet Amgen and regulatory requirements throughout the validation lifecycle.

As a key contributor to AOH’s growth, you will play an essential role in technical transfer, equipment startup, process validation, and continuous improvement across automated device assembly, packaging, and FDP manufacturing operations. Your work will help ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient production systems that support Amgen’s mission of serving patients.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV)

• Complete commissioning activities and author/implement IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation plans, and lifecycle documentation.
• Maintain validated state of equipment and processes through periodic review and documentation updates.
• Participate in equipment and system design review, supporting requirements definition and CQV strategy alignment.
• Support and participate in FAT/SAT, equipment installation, and startup readiness.
• Collect and analyze process and equipment data to support validation, characterization, and sustained performance.

Technical Transfer & Process Support

• Support technical transfer of FDP and combination product processes into AOH, ensuring CQV deliverables are met.
• Perform data collection and process characterization to support new equipment and process introductions.
• Trouble shoot device assembly and packaging equipment through engineering fundamentals and multi-functional support.
• Provide technical feedback into change control, deviations, CAPA, and risk assessments (as applicable to validation activities).

Project Management & Multi-Functional Collaboration

• Support CQV project planning, schedule alignment, and execution for new or modified equipment and systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Development, Engineering, and Quality to ensure project deliverables are met on time.
• Maintain effective communication with AOH site teams and the broader Amgen network to ensure alignment on technical deliverables.
• Support documentation reviews, supplier interactions, and internal readiness for inspections or audits.

Technical Expertise & Equipment Support

• Serve as a technical resource for automated and semi-automated device assembly and packaging equipment.
• Support trouble shooting and lead investigations for technical issues impacting equipment performance or reliability.
• Review vendor documentation, test protocols, and engineering drawings to ensure compliance with CQV requirements.
• Evaluate equipment and process performance trends to identify improvement opportunities.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and support improvements in throughput, reliability, and process capability across packaging and assembly operations.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence initiatives to strengthen equipment performance and CQV processes.
• Support data-driven decision-making through process monitoring, trend analysis, and equipment performance assessments.
• Recommend enhancements to CQV procedures, templates, and standard methodologies to increase efficiency and compliance.

Partner Relationships & Collaboration Network

• Build collaborative relationships with key site and network groups, including:
• Site Process Development
• Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
• Engineering & Maintenance
• Global Technical & Validation Networks
• External Equipment Suppliers
• Leverage this network to support equipment qualification, technical trouble shooting, validation standardization, and performance trending.

Travel: Approximately 20%

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Process Development professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in a GMP-regulated environment

Or

Associate’s degree and 6 years in a GMP-regulated environment

Or

High school diploma / GED and 8 years in a GMP-regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of combination product assembly technologies, automated and semi-automated equipment, and packaging operations.
• Experience supporting CQV activities, including protocol writing, execution, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to cross-functional technical projects.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment suppliers
• Ability to learn rapidly in a complex, fast-moving GMP environment.
• Operational Excellence mindset-Lean/Six Sigma exposure preferred.
• A passion to deliver an excellent work product and develop others with an infective positive attitude.

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 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.

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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.

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