Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer

Amgen

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Juncos, Puerto Rico
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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 Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer

The Sr. Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Automation Engineer) joins the engineering team to focus on automation system reliability, control system design, and the digital transformation of manufacturing systems. This role involves leading the implementation and support of MES, SCADA, and PLC integration processes while ensuring compliance with cGMP, data integrity, and cybersecurity requirements. Key responsibilities include developing system documentation, troubleshooting issues, and performing commissioning, qualification, and testing for biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. The position requires expertise in AVEVA Wonderware Intouch, Rockwell Automation PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, along with experience in OPC, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP. The work involves solving complex process automation problems for upstream and downstream bioprocess unit operations, including bioreactors and chromatography, to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead the implementation and support of MES, SCADA, and PLC integration processes.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation including user requirements, design specifications, and test plans.
  • Troubleshoot automation system issues and coordinate resolutions with IT and vendor support teams.
  • Ensure system compliance with cGMP, data integrity, and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Support system validation, change control activities, and audit preparations.
  • Analyze system performance data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
  • Execute FAT/SAT, automation checkout, and functional testing for manufacturing equipment.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing systems to improve reliability and efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Obtain a Doctorate in Engineering with 2 years of experience, a Master’s in Engineering with 2 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 4 years of experience.
  • Experience must be in Manufacturing Systems or Automation.
  • Experience with AVEVA Wonderware Intouch configuration, programming, and troubleshooting (preferred).
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (preferred).
  • Experience with automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Experience with virtual-server infrastructure, process-control networks, and industrial system integration (preferred).
  • Experience in GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing and process-equipment automation (preferred).
  • Master’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of Manufacturing Systems/Automation.

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