Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Amgen

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Work type
Remote
Location
Holly Springs, NC
Salary
$160,327–$216,913 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Above market

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This role $189k
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This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$204,887 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $189k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

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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 46 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $136,906–$184,235 across 44 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer As part of the drug substance manufacturing team, the Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer manages a diverse portfolio of IS and automation projects within a technologically advanced facility featuring Industry 4.0 capabilities. The role involves performing cross-system assessments, conducting feasibility analyses, and translating strategic opportunities into executable plans while managing risks, resources, and budgets. Key responsibilities include analyzing business needs to create functional designs and coordinating with internal partners and vendors. Candidates must possess expertise in the Emerson Delta V Platform, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Rockwell PLCs, and Aveva PI Data Historian. Preferred skills include experience with Korber MES, Kneat platform documentation, GAMP software development lifecycles, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 standards, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. The role addresses complex manufacturing challenges by integrating advanced technologies like PAT, APC, IIoT, and cyber security principles into production environments.

What you'll do

  • Manage the delivery of IS and automation projects including portfolio planning, resource management, and financial oversight.
  • Resolve multiple simultaneous project issues and delays using technical expertise and project management skills.
  • Perform cross-system assessments and feasibility analyses to determine optimal solutions for manufacturing needs.
  • Translate strategic opportunities and emerging technologies into actionable plans aligned with corporate standards.
  • Elicit and analyze business customer requirements to develop functional designs for information systems.
  • Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, service owners, and external vendors to ensure project success.
  • Communicate technical issues and proposed solutions to various levels of the organization.

What we're looking for

  • A Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in Information Systems or Manufacturing Process automation are required.
  • A Master's degree and 4 years of experience in Information Systems or Manufacturing Process automation are required.
  • A Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in Information Systems or Manufacturing Process automation are required.
  • An Associate's degree and 10 years of experience in Information Systems or Manufacturing Process automation are required.
  • A high school diploma/GED and 12 years of experience in Information Systems or Manufacturing Process automation are required.
  • Experience with Automation/Process Control Systems (PCS), Data Historians, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on coding experience with Emerson Delta V, Rockwell FactoryTalk, and Rockwell PLCs are required.
  • Knowledge of Aveva PI Data Historian, GAMP software development lifecycle, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards is preferred.

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