Engineer

The Engineer reports to the Senior Manager of the Downstream Process Engineering group. The position is responsible for providing process engineering support at the Amgen Rhode Island site.

Specific duties include:
Optimizing strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues

Applying engineering principles to recommend, design, and implement system modifications

Acting as technical lead for technical transfer of new products and technology

Ensuring optimal and cost-effective performance and reliability for process systems

Developing, organizing, analyzing, and presenting results for operational issues and engineering projects of moderate scope and complexity

Working closely with multiple disciplines, including manufacturing, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement operational improvements.

Communicating proactively with supervisor and support staff, highlighting issues, and proposing solutions

Providing on call support coverage on weekends, on a rotating basis

Providing on the floor support coverage, including weekends and nights, as required

Basic Qualifications:
Master’s Degree

OR

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of Engineering experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 6 years of Engineering experience

OR

High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. GMP, OSHA, EPA)

Direct experience with validation and change control methodology

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in purification manufacturing, such as chromatography and ultra-filtration

Familiarity with operating and troubleshooting automated process control systems, such as DeltaV

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Energetic and technically-minded individual

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.