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Senior Process Engineer - Solution Prep, Upstream, and Downstream
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A Process Engineer solves problems related to the manufacturing and use of products, including chemicals, fuel, food, and clothing. Designs new products, improves existing ones, or develops new processes for better use of existing materials. May specialize in a chemical engineering process, such as making plastics, or in an industry such as health care.
$109,309 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Process Engineer - Solution Prep, Upstream, and Downstream Employer Amgen Location Holly Springs, North Carolina Start date Aug 26, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Engineering , Manufacturing & Production , Process Required Education High School or equivalent Position Type Full time Hotbed Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027. SeniorProcessEngineer-Solution Prep,Upstream,andDownstream What youwill do In this vital role you will be joining the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) group to partner closely with the corporate engineering team to design, build, commission, and qualify new equipment and systems needed for drug substance production.
This role will develop domainexpertiseand system ownershipto supportprocessoperations, focusing onSolution Prep,Upstream,andDownstreamProcess engineering and plant equipment. Site design, construction, start-up, and operational readiness: Support thedesign andbuildof manufacturingequipmentsystems byaligningdesign reviewprocessesand documentswith site requirements, including equipment design and sizing, architecture and electricaldistribution, and piping and instrumentation diagrams. Supportfactoryacceptancetestingworking in partnershipwith global engineeringduringsiteinstallation,including reviewing protocolsandresolving punch list items. Work withcapitalproject teamto ensure systems are installed andoperatingsafelyandcomply withpertinent environmental health/safety practice,rulesand regulationsas well as Amgen global engineering requirements.
Ensurethat systems are installed per the designrequirements. Executeand guidethe commissioning and validationof systemsto ensure their operational capabilityis alignedwithmanufacturing requirements andGMPregulationand on-time project delivery.
Supportexecution of engineering and performance qualification runswhile providinghypercaresupport as needed. Perform engineering assessmentsfor plant equipment operations,implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runsin support of new product/technology introductions asrequired.
Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Maintenance, network partners)to ensure reliable plant operations. Work with original equipment manufacturers for breakdown and planned maintenance ofprocess equipmentas applicable. Leadidentifyingand implementing engineering-based improvements or upgrades toprocessequipmentsystems.
This may include developing business cases for improvements,identifyingdesign requirements, and translating these requirements intoprocessequipment/system design, specifications, and supporting the construction, startup, and validation of equipment. Developmastermaintenance programsfor equipment, ensure the availability of spare parts, andcoordinate maintenance activities to ensure systems are in proper working order. Ensure plant readiness and quality and regulatory compliance for internal audits, external agency audits, and partner audits for theprocessequipment. Providetechnical masteryandproblem-solvingleadershiptoproactivelyreduce production downtime. Thisincludes leadingtechnical root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventiveactions for families of systems. Leadnew product/technology introductions by performing engineering assessments,equipment performance risk assessments,identifyinggaps and owning their remediation,implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs. Provide rotational on-call support and/or shift support based on business needs to ensure24x7 day-to-dayreliability of Solution Prep, Upstream and Downstream systemsfor plant operations. On-site and up to10% domestic/international travel. What we expectofyou We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The engineering professional weseekenjoys challenges and is motivated to help serve patients with these qualifications.
This role will develop domainexpertiseand system ownershipto supportprocessoperations, focusing onSolution Prep,Upstream,andDownstreamProcess engineering and plant equipment. Site design, construction, start-up, and operational readiness: Support thedesign andbuildof manufacturingequipmentsystems byaligningdesign reviewprocessesand documentswith site requirements, including equipment design and sizing, architecture and electricaldistribution, and piping and instrumentation diagrams. Supportfactoryacceptancetestingworking in partnershipwith global engineeringduringsiteinstallation,including reviewing protocolsandresolving punch list items. Work withcapitalproject teamto ensure systems are installed andoperatingsafelyandcomply withpertinent environmental health/safety practice,rulesand regulationsas well as Amgen global engineering requirements.
Ensurethat systems are installed per the designrequirements. Executeand guidethe commissioning and validationof systemsto ensure their operational capabilityis alignedwithmanufacturing requirements andGMPregulationand on-time project delivery.
Supportexecution of engineering and performance qualification runswhile providinghypercaresupport as needed. Perform engineering assessmentsfor plant equipment operations,implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runsin support of new product/technology introductions asrequired.
Site Operations:
Responsible system ownerforSolution Prep,Upstream,andDownstreamDrug substanceprocess equipment, areas, and systems providingend-to-endsupport for operations. Effectively collaborate with key customers and support groups(e.g.Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Maintenance, network partners)to ensure reliable plant operations. Work with original equipment manufacturers for breakdown and planned maintenance ofprocess equipmentas applicable. Leadidentifyingand implementing engineering-based improvements or upgrades toprocessequipmentsystems.
This may include developing business cases for improvements,identifyingdesign requirements, and translating these requirements intoprocessequipment/system design, specifications, and supporting the construction, startup, and validation of equipment. Developmastermaintenance programsfor equipment, ensure the availability of spare parts, andcoordinate maintenance activities to ensure systems are in proper working order. Ensure plant readiness and quality and regulatory compliance for internal audits, external agency audits, and partner audits for theprocessequipment. Providetechnical masteryandproblem-solvingleadershiptoproactivelyreduce production downtime. Thisincludes leadingtechnical root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventiveactions for families of systems. Leadnew product/technology introductions by performing engineering assessments,equipment performance risk assessments,identifyinggaps and owning their remediation,implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs. Provide rotational on-call support and/or shift support based on business needs to ensure24x7 day-to-dayreliability of Solution Prep, Upstream and Downstream systemsfor plant operations. On-site and up to10% domestic/international travel. What we expectofyou We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The engineering professional weseekenjoys challenges and is motivated to help serve patients with these qualifications.