Senior Electrical Engineer

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals?

At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide.

Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations.

The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.

0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

Senior Electrical Engineer

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will lead the design effort for critical projects as well as provide technical expertise and direction across Amgens global operations network.

This position is part of the Engineering Technical Authority (ETA) organization that includes Process Systems, Facilities and Utilities, Site Project Engineering, Maintenance, and Metrology functions.

Lead part of the implementation of capital projects design and delivery teams, among other responsibilities, and will collaborate with the Site Engineering Services Team.

The majority of work will be based in the new Amgen North Carolina Campus.

This role manages and / or applies extensive technical expertise in the coordination of multiple, complex, non-routine projects involving the planning, design, reconfiguration, construction, maintenance, and alteration of systems facilities, or processes.

This position interacts with multiple levels and functions across the organization with the following opportunities :

• Join a highly technical team of engineers respected through the company that is responsible for designing Amgens innovative facilities.
• Work with cross-functional teams implementing new technologies and continuous improvement at existing sites, resulting in a strong network of subject matter experts across the world.
• Deliver major capital projects and support Amgens mission by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives.
• Contribute heavily to Amgens sustainability goals including achieving carbon neutrality by 2027, along with a 40% reduction in water used and a 75% reduction in waste disposed.
• Join a diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
• Vast opportunities to learn and move up across our global organization.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Interpret, implement, and recommend modifications to company-wide policies.
• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in the development of electrical scope of works for complex to medium capital projects.
• Perform work that involves an in-depth investigation of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas of investigation, and development of novel concept.
• Conceive plans and conduct engineering research / investigation in areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Work with EHSS in support of electrically related safety initiatives, plans, and investigations.
• Delivery of large capital projects with responsibilities for electrical design.
• Represent Amgen with outside firms, technical societies and regulatory bodies.
• Deploys engineering expertise from within the company (global and site-based authorities) as well as expertise from our industry to optimize Amgens assets throughout their life cycle.
• Planning : Translate business needs into engineering technology and design solutions. Lead analysis of alternatives and recommendations for technical solutions in major projects.

Lead the development and implementation of corporate initiatives, goals & projects.

Design : Lead design and electrical requirements during the equipment selection of process, utilities, laboratory and building systems to optimize quality and cost across the total life cycle of assets.

Ensure appropriate use of technology, and alignment to standards / practices. Approve appropriate exceptions to Amgen standards and specifications.

Construction : Provide engineering support during construction, resolve technical issues, and ensure project objectives are met.

Ensure commissioning standards are developed and implemented during system qualification.

Operations and Maintenance : Assist sites in troubleshooting, and remediation to prevent future occurrences throughout the network.

Support the implementation of sustainable and digital solutions to advance performance.

Sustainability : Support Amgens environmental sustainability

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The senior engineer professional we seek is a strong collaborative individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering experience OR
• Associate degree and 8 years of Engineering experience OR
• Bachelors degree and 4 years of Engineering experience OR
• Master's degree and 2 years of Engineering experience OR
• Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications :

• Professional registration, such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, and the ability to approach technical issues with a science based mentality while provides clear direction within the area of expertise.
• Familiarity and / or experience working in a regulated environment, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Knowledge of regulations (e.g. cGMP, building codes, fire codes, electrical codes, OSHA, LEED, Energy codes) to ensure compliance.
• Experience in the design and construction for medium voltage electrical distribution systems including switchgear, transformers and paralleling generators.
• Knowledge of design and construction for 600V (and below) electrical distribution systems equipment including switchgear, MCCs, panel-boards, lighting / lighting control, power monitoring, generators, UPS, and grounding.
• Knowledge of electrical design and construction in hazardous classification areas (NEC Article 500).
• Knowledge of design and construction of renewable energy systems (PV Solar)
• Ability to provide direction and guidance to external design firms to deliver capital projects
• Ability to provide solutions to a large variety of technical problems of moderate to large complexity and scope.
• Problem-solving skills to apply the application of scientific and engineering theory and calculations and creative skills in the development of hypotheses and approaches.
• Ability to travel as needed to deliver the project including overnight stays
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)

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What you can expect of us

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including :

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance

• 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 and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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