Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Automation

Amgen

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Work type: Remote
Location: Holly Springs, NC
Salary: $163,288–$220,919 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Automation

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Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Automation (Multiple Positions) provides technical and administrative leadership to a team of automation engineers supporting drug substance manufacturing at the Amgen North Carolina facility. The role involves managing 24x7 operational support, mentoring staff, and overseeing the maintenance of critical systems while ensuring compliance with GMP standards and cyber resiliency protocols. Key responsibilities include developing automation strategies, managing capital projects, and coordinating with multi-functional teams to improve system reliability. Candidates will work with technologies including Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens Desigo CC for building automation, and Emerson DeltaV for process control. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating advanced manufacturing technologies into a flexible drug substance production environment that utilizes both disposable technologies and traditional stainless-steel equipment while ensuring high quality compliance and safety in a regulated biopharmaceutical setting.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV Siemens Desigo CC Allen Bradley PLC PLC OPC Foundation Fieldbus Profibus Building Automation Systems (BAS Process Control Systems (PCS) GMP GAMP 21 CFR Part 11 ASTM 2500 S88 S95 Instrumentation

What you'll do

Provide technical and administrative leadership to a team of Automation Engineers for drug substance manufacturing.
Define and execute the automation and process control strategy for manufacturing systems.
Manage 24x7 operational support, staff development, and resource allocation for the automation department.
Translate business requirements into engineering technology solutions and lead analysis of technical proposals.
Ensure site readiness and compliance for internal, external, and partner audits in a regulated environment.
Maintain and improve the reliability of automation systems to prevent failures and ensure "Maintenance Excellence."
Manage the department's expense budget, including forecasting and accountability for capital and operational spend.
Oversee OEM service contracts and ensure all staff are trained on GMP standards and automation systems.

What we're looking for

Must possess one of the following: High School/GED with 12 years experience, Associate’s with 10 years, Bachelor’s with 8 years, or Master’s with 6 years in Engineering or Project Management.
Must have at least 2 years of experience directly managing people or leading teams, projects, programs, and resource allocation.
Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, Siemens Desigo CC, and Allen Bradley PLC systems is preferred.
Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and system integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus technologies.
Experience in programming, installation, and lifecycle management of automation and field instrumentation technologies.
Experience in automating GMP biopharmaceutical equipment such as buffer prep, chromatography, and single-use mixing vessels.
Ability to interpret and apply GAMPs, GMPs, and regulations including 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, and S95.

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