Senior Engineer

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Senior Engineer What you will do Lets do this! Lets change the world! In this role the engineer reports into the Container Science and Engineering department within MSAT under Combination Products Organization in Thousand Oaks. This position will own the initiation, design, and delivery of projects, particularly in primary container design, characterization, and qualification. Position requires the application of engineering principles to optimally perform the job functions. This role will apply technical skills and the ability to coordinate and communicate across different functions to successfully complete projects. The Sr. Engineer shall have the ability to work on multiple projects at one time that may involve changes or new product, processes, tooling or equipment introduction to improve quality and reliability and reduce cost. Employ basic engineering skills and practices to gather user requirements and translate them into technical documents for implementation. Assist with project definition by performing engineering studies and assessment for drug delivery systems. Perform evaluations of existing systems and provide engineering design recommendations. Lead primary component technical activities within Process Development and external partners Design and development of primary container systems. Design and development of physical test methods with respect to container and combination product integration of drug delivery systems Capable of machine design from initial conception through fabrication and into implementation. Provide detailed data analysis to enable senior staff to make informed decisions. Assist with project definition by performing engineering studies/assessments for device and container characterization/qualification in a simulated GMP environment. Investigate and develop new processes required to improve manufacturing operations. Improvements may be required for a variety of reasons (i.e. quality, reliability, new product introduction, cost saving). Implement projects per Combination Products Organization and company procedures to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within established budget. Qualify new primary container platforms Determine User Requirement Specifications of primary container closure systems for new and existing Amgen products Provide technical support for primary component issues related to customer complaints, processes (fill-finish, assembly, labeling, and packaging) and inspection operations for the manufacture of commercial biopharmaceuticals. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of engineering experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of engineering experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of engineering experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of engineering experience What you can expect from 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, well 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 Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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