Utilities Automation Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-18
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Location: West Greenwich
Utilities Automation Engineer
Location:
West Greenwich, RI
Amgen is seeking a Utilities Automation Engineer, internally known as a Manufacturing Systems Engineer, in our state‑of‑the‑art Rhode Island facility to join the Automation Engineering team and who will report to the Mfg Systems Engineering Manager.
As a key member of the Automation Engineering team, the person will support complex and challenging utility automation initiatives that require understanding of analytical problem‑solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management and Operational Excellence. Additionally, the person is responsible for providing project leadership and daily operational support to the Automation Engineering team at the Amgen Rhode Island site.
Key Responsibilities- Provides technical support to commercial manufacturing and utilities operations, specific to process control, automation infrastructure, and utility systems
- Works closely with multiple teams, including manufacturing, process engineering, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement operational improvements and projects
- Leads and supports technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and fixing process control issues related to electrical, instrumentation and control systems supporting utility generation and distribution systems
- Provides technical support to troubleshoot and resolve equipment, automation, or process issues in the field
- Develop original code to support operational changes and optimizations on multiple utility PLC platforms
- Perform system owner responsibilities such as change control, maintenance, backup/restore, and disaster recovery
- Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard automation technical principles
- Develop, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of small scope and complexity
- Communicates with multiple levels within the organization, highlighting issues and proposing solutions
- Provides technical support and issue resolution 24x7 on‑call support of Automation systems on a rotational based frequency
- Applies experience and knowledge of industry best practices and tools to attain an innovative organization
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a collaborative teammate with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications- High school diploma / GED and 8 years of automation and/or engineering experience OR
- Associate's degree and 6 years of automation and/or engineering experience OR
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of automation and/or engineering experience OR
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's Degree related technical field
- 3+ years' experience in Automation Engineering in a GMP manufacturing environment with at least 1+ year experience in the Life Sciences industries
- 3+ years' combined experience with the following product platforms:
Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Factory Talk suite of applications - Experience with the following automation platforms:
Siemens Step‑7/TIA Portal, WinCC, Siemens Desigo, iFix SCADA, OSI PI, Emerson DeltaV - Direct experience in a regulated environment (e.g. GMP, OSHA, EPA) including a detailed understanding of current good manufacturing practices
- Familiarity with industry standards for process control systems, software development life cycle methodologies, ISA‑S88, 21 CFR Part 11, Validation, and GAMP
- Experience with WFI generation/storage/distribution, clean steam generation, chillers/boilers, gas storage/distribution (e.g. Oxygen), building automation preferred
- Experience with validation and change control methodology
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, we'll support your journey every step of the way.
Benefits- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability…
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