Amgen
Biotechnology
Sr.AutomationEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Sr. Automation Engineer at Amgen. Skills: Automation systems, GMP environment, PLC/HMI, SCADA. Act as System Owner for automation systems. Manage Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve health outcomes; Ensure continuity of supply
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Incident investigations; Root cause analyses
Travel may be required, Vendor visits
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years’ experience in operations/manufacturing environment, Automation design, Installation, Validation, Lifecycle management, Testing, Programming
Nice to Have
Biopharmaceutical Formulation or Vial/Syringe Filling, Inspection or Packaging facilities, Siemens and Rockwell PLC/HMI, iFix, InTouch, Zenon, Process Control Systems, and Rockwell FTView SCADAs, Fieldbus systems such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, AS-I, BACnet etc., GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88, S95 industry standards, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, Network architecture technologies including TCP/IP and Firewalls
What You'll Do.
Act as System Owner for automation systems
Manage Change Controls
Maintain system documentation
Provide technical support to operations
Lead incident investigations
Analyse system designs
Champion Industry 4.0 initiatives
Support new product introductions
Promote safety and compliance
Ensure adherence to EHS and GMP policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams; Collaborating with teams from different departments
Communication Scope
Communication/presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Lifecycle management, Project management
Full Job Description
## **Career Category** Information Systems ## ## **Job Description** **About Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL):** Amgen is a global biotechnology leader committed to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. Our Dun Laoghaire site is a state-of-the-art aseptic drug product operations facility specializing in secondary manufacturing activities, including Formulation, Vial/Syringe Filling, Lyophilisation, Inspection and Packaging. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, striving to improve health outcomes and ensure the continuity of supply for our medicines to over 50 countries worldwide. **About the Role:** The Sr Automation Engineer is a member of the ADL Plant Automation Team responsible for supporting drug product manufacturing, maintaining automation systems in a GMP environment and implementing optimisation projects. The role is a System Owner for critical automation assets, leading troubleshooting, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple automation platforms. **Key Responsibilities** System Ownership & Reliability * Act as System Owner for automation systems in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting, overseeing lifecycle maintenance and validation. * Manage Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs associated with Automation Systems. * Maintain robust system documentation, configuration control, and software versioning. Support & Troubleshooting * Provide on-the-floor and remote technical support to operations and engineering during production, shutdowns, and technology transfers. * Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analyses for automation-related issues. Continuous Improvement & Innovation * Implement CAPAs, including software changes and updates to design documentation and SOPs. * Analyse current system designs and recommend improvements aligned with the latest technology and regulatory standards. * Champion Industry 4.0 initiatives, including data integration, a
Applying for this Sr. Automation Engineer role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Amgen?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.