Principal Engineer: Automation - DeltaV

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Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

Principal Engineer:
Automation

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As an Automation Principal Engineer you will provide automation technical leadership to a group of Automation Engineers who are responsible to build and maintain various automation systems and platforms that support the GMP Drug Substance Plant Operations.

In this vital role as a member of the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team you will work hand in hand with the capital project team to deliver robust automation systems to operate the new plant. This includes sophisticated and challenging system automation initiatives that require solid understanding of various automation platforms, integration between different platforms, analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management and Operational Excellence.

• Develop and maintain process control automation solutions using Delta
  
  V Distributed Control System (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Work with process subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand key process requirements and transform them into digital automated solutions.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand how automation can improve workflow and productivity. Synthesize requirements from clients, customers, or end-users to develop the best automation solutions.
• Provide clear documentation for delivered solutions and processes; work closely with QA partners while supporting computerized systems validation processes in a GxP environment.
• Maintain Data Integrity Assessments with the current Amgen and Industry standards.
• Build the business processes to support the project scope in alignment with project timelines.
• Provide rotational automation on-call support for manufacturing operations.
• Maintain detailed specification and engineering policies and procedures that affect multiple organizational units.
• Assist in the cultivation of a robust talent pipeline with diverse capabilities required to thrive in the present and future based on perception of team needs. Partner with the Sr. Manager and HR to recruit, coach, develop, empower, and retain staff. Ensure an ongoing organizational structure capable of adapting to evolving business needs.
• Establish technical training, leadership training, and cross-training plans to continually develop staff and build breadth and depth in the organization.
• Act as an expert resource for helping fellow automation engineering staff to build out robust long‑term development plans aligned with their aspirations.

Ongoing operations:

• Lead and support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment/utilities/facilities as well…