Senior Engineer (Reliability Engineering)

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

Join Amgen’S Mission Of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

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.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr. Engineer (Reliability)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems and processes. This role involves leading technical initiatives, supporting quality systems, and driving data-informed decisions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Specific Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Own system reliability and performance, driving consistent, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (e.g., OEE, downtime) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Implement design enhancements that improve system efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Build predictive models and automated tools to proactively monitor system health and performance.
• Conduct data-driven root cause analyses to support investigations, CAPAs, and quality system activities.
• Translate complex technical insights into clear, actionable updates for multi-functional teams.
• Act as an expert for complex systems, equipment, and processes, providing technical leadership across operations.
• Lead and support troubleshooting efforts, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
• Support engineering projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Collaborate with customers to align engineering solutions with operational and business needs.
• Support critical process monitoring to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge to promote innovation and continuous improvement.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr. Engineer professional we seek is an individual contributor leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree in Engineering

Or

Master’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of Engineering and/or Mfg Support experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of Engineering and/or Mfg Support experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in equipment reliability, lifecycle management, and performance optimization.
• Strong background in reliability engineering tools, including FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance), and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC and root cause analysis tools including Fishbone diagrams and others.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams in resolving system-level technical challenges.
• Skilled in translating complex technical data into actionable insights for diverse customers.
• Excellent technical writing and bilingual communication skills (Spanish and English).
• Flexibility to support non-standard shifts, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

What You Can Expect Of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply Now And Make A Lasting Impact With The Amgen Team.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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