Senior Engineer (Equipment Reliability)

Career Category Engineering Job Description Join Amgen's Mission to Serve Patients At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives everything we do. Every team member plays an important role in helping advance science and deliver medicines that make a meaningful difference for patients around the world. Amgen fights the world's toughest diseases by harnessing the best of biology and technology. We draw on our scientific expertise to push beyond what is known today and help people live longer, fuller lives. If you are energized by collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and help make an impact. Senior Engineer (Equipment Reliability) What you will do The Senior Engineer will report to Senior Manager, Engineering Support. This role takes on a technical lead role in a team which collaborates with System Owners and Maintenance team to drive alignment on reliability best practices and deliver tools, processes, and systems that optimize asset lifecycle operating costs while maintaining or improving reliability. This role plays a critical role in supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) and innovation in the department, with emphasis on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). It offers a broad exposure to all many aspects of Engineering and operational excellence. Engineering Technical Leadership Lead and participate in the investigation and solving of major deviations and safety incidents relating to equipment failures. Recommend effective corrective actions, preventive actions and improvements to optimize equipment performance & reliability. Key member of department CI governance. Lead and coordinate Engineering inspection-readiness activities within the assigned equipment-reliability scope, including readiness reviews, walkdowns, evidence preparation, inspection and audit response support, and closure of related engineering actions. Equipment Reliability Subject matter expert for Asset Life Cycle Management (including process equipment and utilities) to support manufacturing to ensure safety/quality compliance and sustained operation. Support and implement Equipment Reliability strategy that aligns with Amgen's business objectives and operational requirements. Lead/maintain Equipment Criticality Assessment as per business needs and ensure implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance. Support establishment of criticality of new equipment and facilitate initial creation of FMEA for High and Medium critical assets. Provide criticality and reliability information to support assessments required for long range planning for GLAM program and aging asset management. Provide inputs to support spare parts, equipment repair and maintenance budgeting and management, productivity conceptualisation tied to reliability program. Lead/support implementation of advanced analytics and performance metrics to identify CI opportunities. Lead projects to implement adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies for predictive maintenance and asset health monitoring. Own/manage change controls, work with capital project team closely to implement strategic reliability initiatives as required. Lead/support reliability meetings to provide periodic updates on equipment performance & reliability trends and progress of key reliability initiatives with stakeholders. Owner of metrics related to equipment reliability. Provide trend analysis and insights, propose changes to metrics to enable CI and track progress of meeting reliability goals. Engage with multi-functional team, including Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality and Supply Chain, to ensure the seamless integration and success of the reliability program. Engage network ETA/MOGN and partner closely System Owners to use best practices from AMGEN network. Manage and track spare parts and equipment repair/maintenance budget spending to identify areas for potential improvement for YoY productivity. All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities. What we expect of you Doctorate Degree Master’s degree and 2 years of of Engineering experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of of Engineering experience OR Diploma and 8 years of of Engineering experience Proven experience and track record of compliance in a highly regulated environment Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and partner in a complex, matrix environment Experience in Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology industries preferred Able to communicate complex technical information with internal and external colleagues of varying organizational levels in both presentation and technical writing forms Strong leadership skills, decision-making, problem-solving abilities Able to adapt to changing business needs and operational requirements Knowledge and experience in Lean/Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or other continuous improvement methodology experience (e.g., DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Mistake-proofing, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, etc.) are desirable skills. Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including executive presentation skills Interpersonal and facilitation skills necessary to forge consensus among competing client interests while ensuring objectives are met Ability to work independently and collaboratively Ability to tactfully negotiate and positively influence peers Strong analytical skills to identify potential improvement opportunities Ability to combine technical problem-solving skills with business sense to determine best business solution Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company. What you can expect of us As we work to develop medicines for patients, we also invest in our people. Through competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a collaborative culture, we'll support your growth both professionally and personally. Apply now and help transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. careers.amgen.com As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. 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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. .