Amgen Inc. Posted October 20, 2026

Engineer - System Owner

New Albany, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At 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.

Engineer - System Owner

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role, the Line Owner/System Owner must work under general supervision, owns all the technical aspects in a manufacturing line. The processes the SO/LO Engineer shall be familiar with are: characterization of process optimization strategies and/or solving problems of operational issues in the packaging operations, manufacturing, pilot technologies or capital projects.

Applies basic engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments and/or capital projects. Organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of minor scope and complexity.

As a technical resource of an area, System owner / Line Owner Engineer shall interact and provide direction to technical resources such as Mechanics, Automation Techs and IS teams. At the same time, the System Owner/Line Owner Engineer shall be able to define designs requirement to the service providers to fulfill area technical and equipment needs.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Under general supervision will evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures. Assistance given for unusual problems.

Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables.

Initiate and complete routine technical tasks.

Operations Engineering:

Function as a technical specialist to equipment or systems regarding problem solving operations. Frequently become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve problems.

Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a moderate number of equipment items or systems of complexity.

Work with research, manufacturing, maintenance, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and/or validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for system modifications.

Design Engineering:

Work under the direct supervision of project managers to complete design, engineering, and construction projects within schedule and budget constraints.

Work with consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.

Acquire and critique quotes for equipment modifications or installations.

Generate rudimentary project cost estimates and schedules.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Equipment experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, or related industries

Or

Associate’s degree and 6 years of Equipment experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, or related industries

Or

High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Equipment experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, or related industries

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Mechatronics, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Knowledge and/or experience of pharmaceutical/biotech processes, especially in the area of final drug product operations

Knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes

Familiarity with validation processes for Packaging areas

Familiarity with serialization process and networking

Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment

Ability to operate specialized equipment, tools and computers as appropriate.

Ability to interpret and apply GAMPs and GMPs and familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment.

Ability to apply engineering science to production.

Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope

Comprehensive understanding of protocol requirements.

Organizational, project management, problem-solving, as well as validation protocol, and technical writing capability

Excellent communication (verbal/written) and presentation skills

Demonstrated interpersonal skills including; collaboration, influencing, and facilitation

Protocol and script testing Writing

Dealing with and handling change

Packaging Equipment Technical knowledge

Analytical Problem Solving

Comprehensive understanding of validation protocol implementation requirements as well as knowledge of validation processes and requirements as applied to new equipment installations

Understanding of Operational Excellence and Lean Transformation in the Automation and Engineering Context

What you can expect of us

As 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 accounts

A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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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 to 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.

. Salary Range

88,281.00USD -119,439.00 USD

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
New Albany, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 3753 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 173 biopharma companies.

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3372Currently active
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64Countries represented

Salary context

921 of 3753 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

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Germany251
India166
France146
Ireland137
China123

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Manager381
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc259
Associate162
Principal138
Associate Director119
Director115
Senior Director57
Executive/VP8

Therapeutic area mix

24 of 3753 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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Rare Disease3
Oncology3
Respiratory1
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
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