Engineer - Process Development; Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation

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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. 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.

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Engineer - Process Development (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation)

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role, you will support the commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of GMP equipment and processes that enable Final Drug Product (FDP) operations at the Amgen Ohio (AOH) site. You will apply strong engineering and scientific principles to ensure new and existing systems meet Amgen and regulatory requirements throughout the validation lifecycle.

As a key contributor to AOH’s growth, you will play an essential role in technical transfer, equipment startup, process validation, and continuous improvement across automated device assembly, packaging, and FDP manufacturing operations. Your work will help ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient production systems that support Amgen’s mission of serving patients.

Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV)

• Complete commissioning activities and author/implement IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation plans, and lifecycle documentation.
• Maintain validated state of equipment and processes through periodic review and documentation updates.
• Participate in equipment and system design review, supporting requirements definition and CQV strategy alignment.
• Support and participate in FAT/SAT, equipment installation, and startup readiness.
• Collect and analyze process and equipment data to support validation, characterization, and sustained performance.

• Support technical transfer of FDP and combination product processes into AOH, ensuring CQV deliverables are met.
• Perform data collection and process characterization to support new equipment and process introductions.
• Trouble shoot device assembly and packaging equipment through engineering fundamentals and multi-functional support.
• Provide technical feedback into change control, deviations, CAPA, and risk assessments (as applicable to validation activities).

• Support CQV project planning, schedule alignment, and execution for new or modified equipment and systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Development, Engineering, and Quality to ensure project deliverables are met on time.
• Maintain effective communication with AOH site teams and the broader Amgen network to ensure alignment on technical deliverables.
• Support documentation reviews, supplier interactions, and internal readiness for inspections or audits.

• Serve as a technical resource for automated and semi-automated device assembly and packaging equipment.
• Support trouble shooting and lead investigations for technical issues impacting equipment performance or reliability.
• Review vendor documentation, test protocols, and engineering…