Sr. Automation Engineer - Filling

Amgen Inc

Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Fully remote
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
5+ years experience in operations/manufacturing
Gmp-regulated environment automation systems
Amgen Inc is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for their Dun Laoghaire facility, focused on supporting drug product manufacturing and overseeing automation systems in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation engineering, with experience in biopharmaceutical processes and relevant technical skills

Job Summary

  • The Sr Automation Engineer serves as a System Owner for critical automation assets within a state-of-the-art aseptic drug product facility.
  • This role is responsible for leading troubleshooting, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple automation platforms in a GMP environment.
  • The position champions Industry 4.0 initiatives including data integration and advanced analytics while ensuring adherence to EHS and GMP policies.

Matching Summary

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Amgen Inc is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for their Dun Laoghaire facility, focused on supporting drug product manufacturing and overseeing automation systems in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation engineering, with experience in biopharmaceutical processes and relevant technical skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years experience in operations/manufacturing
  • GMP-regulated environment automation systems
  • Siemens and Rockwell PLC/HMI programming
  • Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs management
  • System documentation and configuration control
  • Root cause analysis for automation issues

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Industry 4.0 initiatives
  • Knowledge of digital twin technologies
  • Advanced analytics and data integration skills
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team culture
  • Willingness to travel for training and vendor visits

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Automation, Electrical, Computer Science, Chemical, or Biotech Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in operations or manufacturing environments
  • Background in automation design, installation, validation, and testing
  • Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle and ANSI/ISA-S88/S95 standards
  • Proficiency with 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 regulatory requirements

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