Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - PLC

Amgen

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Holly Springs, NC Posted 26 days ago $105,362–$142,549 / year
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As a Manufacturing Systems Engineer specializing in Automation at the Facilities & Engineering team, you will collaborate closely with the capital project team to develop and maintain robust automation systems for new plant utilities and standalone equipment using PLCs like Allen Bradley and Siemens, as well as integrating these with Emerson DeltaV. Your daily tasks include designing SCADA systems, providing technical guidance on control panel layouts, and supporting system start-ups and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also engage in root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting for standalone systems while ensuring efficient operations through preventive maintenance and spare parts management. This role requires a deep understanding of PLC design, controls engineering, and experience with Rockwell industrial automation hardware, OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies, along with strong technical writing and communication skills to support drug substance manufacturing processes.

Skills

PLC Allen Bradley Siemens Emerson DeltaV SCADA Trailblazer HMI OPC Foundation Fieldbus Profibus DeviceNet Rockwell Automation GMP Automation Engineering Process Control Strategies Continuous Improvement Technical Writing Communication Skills

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain automation solutions using PLCs like Allen Bradley and Siemens.
  • Support standalone system implementation and start-up by providing technical guidance.
  • Collaborate with business partners to improve workflow through automation solutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues on standalone systems.
  • Assist in new product introductions by implementing automation system configuration changes.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in PLC design and controls engineering for GMP biopharmaceutical production facilities.
  • Proficiency in Rockwell industrial automation hardware and systems, including troubleshooting and system integration.
  • Hands-on experience developing process control strategies for new product introductions and technology deployments.
  • Extensive background in programming, installation, and lifecycle management of standalone controls and field devices.
  • Ability to support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on standalone systems.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills for effective collaboration and decision-making.

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $124k
$95k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $129,650–$195,442 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About Amgen

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics, with products addressing conditions such as anemia, bone loss, inflammation, and cancer. Industry: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

Amgen currently has 31 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $134,168–$172,744 across 30 roles with salary data.

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