Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Automation

Amgen

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On-site
Location
Holly Springs, NC
Salary
$163,288–$220,919 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
32 days ago
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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

The Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Automation leads a team of Automation Engineers within the Facilities & Engineering group at the Amgen North Carolina drug substance manufacturing plant. This role provides technical and administrative leadership to maintain and administrate automation systems for drug substance manufacturing. Key responsibilities include defining process control strategies, providing 24x7 operational support, and managing team productivity and staff development. The position requires expertise in Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens Desigo CC for building automation, and Emerson DeltaV for process control. Candidates must navigate complex manufacturing environments involving chromatography, single-use mixing vessels, and depth filtration. The role ensures compliance with GMP, GAMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards while managing OEM service contracts and maintaining cyber resiliency for high-tech drug substance production.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of Automation Engineers to maintain and support drug substance manufacturing automation systems.
  • Define and deliver the automation and process control strategy for drug substance manufacturing.
  • Provide 24x7 operational support and technical leadership for Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens Desigo CC, and Emerson DeltaV systems.
  • Translate business needs into engineering technology solutions and lead analysis for technical proposals.
  • Manage department budgets, including forecasting and accountability for operational and capital expenses.
  • Ensure site readiness and compliance for internal, external, and partner audits in a GMP environment.
  • Maintain enterprise cyber resiliency and ensure quality compliance for all automation solutions.
  • Manage OEM service contracts and oversee internal and external training for all automation staff.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma/GED with 12 years of engineering/project management experience OR Associate’s with 10 years OR Bachelor’s with 8 years OR Master’s with 6 years OR Doctorate with 2 years.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience directly managing people or leading teams, projects, programs, or directing resources.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, Siemens Desigo CC, and Allen Bradley PLC including advanced troubleshooting and system integration (preferred).
  • Experience in programming, installation, and lifecycle management of automation and field instrumentation technologies (preferred).
  • Experience in automation of GMP biopharmaceutical equipment and systems (preferred).
  • Ability to interpret and apply GAMPs and GMPs, including 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, and S95 (preferred).
  • Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication skills (preferred).

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