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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Senior Associate IS Engineer

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What you will do

The Senior Associate IS Engineer reports to the Sr. Manager of the Information Systems Team. The position is responsible for providing IS platform support at the Amgen Rhode Island site.

We are seeking a Senior Associate IS Engineer to join the Operations Information Systems team. The incumbent will be responsible for all activities related to managing and supporting IS/MFG platforms including system administration; as well as incorporating new technologies under the challenge of a sophisticated and constantly evolving technology landscape. The successful candidate for this position will be located at our Rhode Island West Greenwich manufacturing site and will collaborate with the Senior Manager of Information Systems.

• System administration and maintenance of Rockwell, Siemens, and other utilities control platforms.
• Collaborate with business partners and other software engineers to develop and deploy the latest, advanced technologies in support of product manufacturing optimization
• Manage and/or support the execution of a varied portfolio of IS projects with appropriate portfolio planning, resource and risk management and financial management for the portfolio.
• Work closely with the delivery and platform teams to ensure that the applications are aligned with standard city planning approved architectural and development guidelines
• Support selected efforts to design, build, and develop rapid Proof-of-Concept (POC) automated solutions and services. Quickly and iteratively prove or disprove the concepts being considered.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand how automation can improve workflow and productivity
• Work closely with other business and IS Process Engineers to identify opportunities to stop inefficient practices, simplify business processes, and codify into automated solutions and platforms.
• Experience in a GMP environment is required.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Engineering or Information Systems experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 6 years of Engineering or Information Systems experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering or Information Systems experience

Win

What we expect of you

We seek is a self-starter with these qualifications:

• BS or MS in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field
• Industry experience with utilities/manufacturing software development or management
• Experience with Data analysis and reporting experience by using analytics, visualization and database technologies (OSISoft PI RtReports, Spotfire, Tableau)
• Knowledge with several Industry 4.0 technologies is a plus including, but not limited to Process Modeling and Simulation, Data Driven Process Control, Internet of Things, Automated Warehouse solutions, and Automated Guided Vehicles. Some specific technologies and capabilities include:
• Methods and technologies to support Manufacturing Data integrations (e.g. SQL, Web Services/messaging, data mapping)
• Korber PAS|X, OSISoft PI, VeevaVault, iWAREHOUSE, VirTECS, Autodesk BIM 360
• Hands-on experience with computerized systems including troubleshooting, reliability, and performance improvements
• Experience with translating business requirements to technical requirements and recommend solutions for automation
• Willing and able to learn new technologies at a rapid pace
• Experience or solid understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), 21CFR Part 11 regulations, change control, validation.
• Experience with Process Design/Configuration and Commissioning
• Experience with validation and change control methodology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with minimal direction.

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

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