Senior Engineer

Senior EngineerJoin Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's 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, you'll 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, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.What You Will DoLet's do this! Let's change the world!In this role the engineer reports into the Container Science and Engineering department within MSAT under Combination Products Organization in Thousand Oaks. This position will own the initiation, design, and delivery of projects, particularly in primary container design, characterization, and qualification. Position requires the application of engineering principles to optimally perform the job functions. This role will apply technical skills and the ability to coordinate and communicate across different functions to successfully complete projects. The Sr. Engineer shall have the ability to work on multiple projects at one time that may involve changes or new product, processes, tooling or equipment introduction to improve quality and reliability and reduce cost.Employ basic engineering skills and practices to gather user requirements and translate them into technical documents for implementation.Assist with project definition by performing engineering studies and assessment for drug delivery systems.Perform evaluations of existing systems and provide engineering design recommendations.Lead primary component technical activities within Process Development and external partnersDesign and development of primary container systems.Design and development of physical test methods with respect to container and combination product integration of drug delivery systemsCapable of machine design from initial conception through fabrication and into implementation.Provide detailed data analysis to enable senior staff to make informed decisions.Assist with project definition by performing engineering studies/assessments for device and container characterization/qualification in a simulated GMP environment.Investigate and develop new processes required to improve manufacturing operations. Improvements may be required for a variety of reasons (i.e. quality, reliability, new product introduction, cost saving).Implement projects per Combination Products Organization and company procedures to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within established budget.Qualify new primary container platformsDetermine User Requirement Specifications of primary container closure systems for new and existing Amgen productsProvide technical support for primary component issues related to customer complaints, processes (fill-finish, assembly, labeling, and packaging) and inspection operations for the manufacture of commercial biopharmaceuticals.What We Expect Of YouWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree ORMaster's degree and 2 years of engineering experience ORBachelor's degree and 4 years of engineering experience ORAssociate's degree and 8 years of engineering experience ORHigh school diploma / GED and 10 years of engineering experienceWhat You Can Expect From UsAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accountsA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive planStock-based long-term incentivesAward-winning time-off plansFlexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possibleApply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.