Sr Maintenance Technician - AML 14
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will lead complex maintenance activities, ensure equipment reliability, and mentor peers to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Inspect, maintain, test, and repair equipment and systems with minimum supervision.
- Monitor equipment performance, identify issues, and perform real-time visual inspections and troubleshooting in accordance with SOPs, equipment manuals, and technical guides.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis (e.g., Five Whys), and effectively resolve issues.
- Consult technical manuals, system data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., F&E, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing) and vendors to ensure safe and effective problem resolution.
- Escalate issues as needed and document recurring solutions to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain current knowledge of SOPs, cGMPs, ALCOA+ principles, and industry standards while adhering to all safety and documentation requirements.
- Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and system updates accurately and within required timelines.
- Support and train Maintenance Technicians on routine maintenance activities and troubleshooting techniques.
- Share technical expertise and best practices to strengthen team capability and operational readiness.
- Provide detailed shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations across shifts and teams.
- Prioritize assigned work based on production impact, due dates, and customer requirements.
- Communicate work progress, barriers, and expected completion timelines to peers, supervisors, and cross-functional partners through appropriate communication channels (e.g., Teams, email, meetings).
- Manage time effectively, escalate concerns when necessary, and maintain accountability for assigned tasks and commitments.
What we expect of you
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced technical expertise in manufacturing equipment, process systems maintenance, and CIP/SIP systems, including complex troubleshooting and equipment optimization.
- Experience supporting GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environments with strong knowledge of compliance and documentation requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues, including motors, drives, sensors, and low-voltage systems.
- Advanced ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic manufacturing equipment and technologies, including filling systems, washers, autoclaves, isolators, robotics, conveyors, vision systems, and associated cleaning and sterilization processes.
- Experience driving equipment reliability through root cause analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance, CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience utilizing CMMS systems for work order management, maintenance planning, spare parts control, and maintenance metrics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance, automation, and manufacturing systems; PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead maintenance activities, mentor technicians, coordinate equipment downtime, and support equipment upgrades, commissioning, and special projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Validation, and external vendors.
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com
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