As an Automation Principal Engineer at the GMP Drug Substance Plant Operations, you will lead a team of Automation Engineers responsible for building and maintaining automation systems that support plant operations. Working closely with the capital project team, your role involves developing robust automation solutions using DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), HMIs, and BMS, while also providing on-call support and fostering talent development within the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team. You will leverage extensive experience in process control engineering, GMP biopharmaceutical production systems, and lifecycle management of manufacturing controls to ensure operational excellence. Key skills include proficiency with Emerson DeltaV DCS, network design, and integration technologies such as OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet. This role demands a deep understanding of automation platforms and the ability to mentor staff in technical and leadership training.
Skills
DeltaV
HMI
BMS
Emerson Delta-V DCS
OPC
Foundation Fieldbus
Profibus
DeviceNet
PLC
Siemens Desigo BAS
CI/CD
GMP
Automation Engineering
Process Control Network
Virtual Infrastructure
New Product Introduction
Continuous Improvement
What you'll do
Develop and maintain process control automation solutions using DeltaV DCS, HMIs, and BMS.
Synthesize client requirements to develop optimal automation solutions for manufacturing operations.
Lead technical root cause analysis and incident investigations on plant operation issues.
Support new product introductions by implementing automation system configuration changes.
Establish training plans and mentor staff in automation engineering and leadership skills.
What we're looking for
6+ years of Manufacturing Automation Engineering experience required.
Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Chemical, or Biotech Engineering preferred.
Extensive knowledge in process control engineering and troubleshooting GMP systems.
Experience with Emerson Delta-V DCS system and various automation software technologies.
Hands-on experience in developing process control strategies for new product introductions.
Expertise in capital project lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Market check
Salary context
This
$160,327–$216,913
range sits above
61%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$136,906–$215,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,475–$225,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
23 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$131,708–$173,047
across 22 roles with salary data.
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