Packaging Engineer

Join 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.Senior Packaging EngineerWhat You Will DoLet's do this. Let's change the world. The Packaging Engineering department is a key partner to commercial manufacturing, providing direct technical support to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient packaging operations. In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing teams on the shop floor to sustain packaging line performance, resolve issues in real time, and drive continuous improvement. The position focuses on lifecycle management of packaging systems within a GMP environment, ensuring consistent product supply and operational excellence across commercial production.This role is highly hands-on and requires applying engineering, physics, and materials science principles to troubleshoot and resolve packaging and material-related challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers and supporting the development of technical capabilities within the team.Key Responsibilities:Provide day-to-day technical support to commercial packaging operations, including on-the-floor troubleshooting and issue resolutionInvestigate and resolve deviations, non-conformances, and packaging-related events, including root cause analysis and implementation of effective CAPAsSupport packaging line performance by identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize wasteEvaluate and qualify packaging materials to ensure suitability for commercial manufacturing, including managing material changes and supplier issuesDevelop and execute test protocols, generate technical assessments, and support documentation required for material and process changesCollaborate closely with Manufacturing, QA, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolutionManage and prioritize multiple operational and project-based activities to meet production schedules and business needsWhat We Expect Of YouWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The packaging professional we seek will possess these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degreeORMaster's degree and 2 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experienceORBachelor's degree and 4 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experienceORAssociate's degree and 8 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experienceORHigh school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experiencePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial DesignMinimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, with strong exposure to commercial manufacturing supportHands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, including deviation management and root cause analysisDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operations-driven settingExperience leading or mentoring team members is preferredStrong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsA strong understanding of materials commonly used in pharmaceutical packaging is essential. Familiarity with the structural and chemical properties of glass, polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes, and paper is critical to effectively support manufacturing operations.If you are motivated by solving real-time challenges on the production floor and ensuring consistent, high-quality product supply, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact.What You Can Expect Of 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.Apply Now And Make A Lasting Impact With The Amgen Team