Process Development Engineer

Job Title: Process EngineerLocation: Thousand Oaks, CADuration: 12 MonthsTop 3 Must Have Skill Sets:GMP ExperienceTroubleshootingEngineeringDescription:**Onsite 100% Thousand Oaks.**EW will need to report onsite to USTO Monday-Friday, standard business hours 8 AM - 5 PM PT. No remote workIdeal candidate: 2 YOE in drug product manufacturing. Previous experience in pharma or biotech industry with filling equipment, GMP experience. Experience with filling equipment, washers, autoclaves desired. Must have equipment trouble shooting & continuous on going plant support experience. Top must have skills: GMP Experience, Troubleshooting, Engineering· Minimum education and experience requirements the hiring manager is looking for in an ideal candidate:Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience. PHD would be overqualified for this role.The Engineer will be joining Facilities & Engineering (F&E) group within Manufacturing and Clinical supply organization at Amgen. The group's mission is to enable introduction and integration of new technologies while ensuring existing clinical and commercial facilities and equipment operate reliably.Responsibilities include:• Provide system ownership for Biopharmaceutical process and analytical equipment. Identify, support, andor lead implementation of engineering-based improvements or upgrades to the equipment or facility systems. This may include development of business case for improvement and identification of design requirements and then translation of requirements into process equipmentsystem design, specification and supporting the construction, startup, and validation of equipment.• Directing and coordinating equipment maintenance as necessary to ensure systems are in proper working order.• Ensure necessary commissioning and qualification of systems is completed and interact with inspectors as necessary.• Monitor systems to identify performance risks and implement risk reduction strategies.• Providing troubleshooting support to reduce production downtime. This will involve leading andor supporting technical root cause analysis and implementation of correctivepreventive action.• Support new producttechnology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs.• Ensure systems are installed and operating safety and comply with pertinent environmental healthsafety practice, rules and regulationsBasic QualificationsMaster degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma GED and 8 years of experienceDay to Day Responsibilities:• Provide system ownership for Biopharmaceutical process and analytical equipment. Identify, support, andor lead implementation of engineering-based improvements or upgrades to the equipment or facility systems. This may include development of business case for improvement and identification of design requirements and then translation of requirements into process equipmentsystem design, specification and supporting the construction, startup, and validation of equipment.• Directing and coordinating equipment maintenance as necessary to ensure systems are in proper working order.• Ensure necessary commissioning and qualification of systems is completed and interact with inspectors as necessary.• Monitor systems to identify performance risks and implement risk reduction strategies.• Providing troubleshooting support to reduce production downtime. This will involve leading andor supporting technical root cause analysis and implementation of correctivepreventive action.• Support new producttechnology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs.• Ensure systems are installed and operating safety and comply with pertinent environmental healthsafety practice, rules and regulations

Created: 2025-02-15