Role Description
Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics has changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives.
Amgen Singapore Manufacturing site offering State-of-the-Art next generation of technology, Manufacturing and support Facilities. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will be responsible to provide engineering subject matter expertise support to the manufacturing plants, utilities and site facilities operation to ensure consistent product supply and deliver production target. You will be entrusted with the responsibility to ensure maximum plant capabilities through continuous improvement initiatives and projects working with group of cross-functional experts. You are the hands-on leader actively involved in project delivery and provide the overall direction for the technical design, utilization and expansion of the automation control so that equipment and facilities will be optimized in accordance to Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Engineering Practice and in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as EHSS requirements.
Responsibilities
· Responsible for the development of new product launch, new capabilities, and optimization operational project initiatives to facilitate technical transfer of new program into manufacturing and provide the automation solution.
· Responsible for the execution of all design, build and optimization of chemical and biologic process.
· Partner with cross functional teams to ensure end-to-end process design and system integration to maximize operational efficiency.
· Identify opportunities to improve existing control processes and equipment by leveraging and setting industry best practices.
· Ensure robust testing of new configuration features based on structure risk assessments.
· To drive the commissioning and qualification effort of the process equipment and associated systems
· Design, install and commission new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades and troubleshooting existing processes.
· Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
· Lead modifications and changes to processes and equipment, troubleshooting, deviation investigation, identification, and completion of corrective and preventive actions.
· Propose and evaluate modifications to equipment, processes, and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency and enhanced company goals.
· Act as one of the key contact points and local SME for Automation related initiatives and assessments.
· Provides technical support for new equipment/process start-ups and operation.
· Coordinate validation activities in collaboration with Manufacturing, IT, and QA
· Perform Root Cause Analysis, develop corrective and preventive actions, effective countermeasures and implement the solutions to prevent recurrence.
· Support engineering process performance management, audit, and inspection.
· Provide technical guidance to team of engineers.
· Provide training to plant personnel on automation control process.
· Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
· Promote Safety, Quality and Compliance culture and continuous improvement mindset that lead to plant safety, quality and compliance to regulatory requirement
· Support Service Owner and System Owner roles for DeltaV, PLCs , Building Automation System, and other automation systems at ASM
Basic Qualifications
· Doctorate degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences OR
· Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences and 2 years of directly related experience OR
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences and 4 years of directly related experience OR
· Diploma in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Life Sciences and 8 years of directly related experience
Preferred Qualifications
· 6+ years’ experience in manufacturing automation, particularly in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
· Hands on experience’s with automation systems and be particularly proficient in Emerson and Siemens technology
· Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and work effectively as a team player
· Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes
· Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards
· Working knowledge of EHSS requirements
· Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of people at multiple levels within the organization
· Able to work independently and drive results on multiple assignments in fast-paced environment
· Excellent problem-solving skills and customer focused
· Proactive and willing to take on challenges
· Experience in supporting information interfaces, data conversion and network infrastructure
· Experience with installation, administration and troubleshooting computer data networks and servers is preferred
· Define, measure and improve system performance based on tangible metrics
