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Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer (DeltaV/PLC)

Amgen
September 26, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Thousand Oaks, CA
Operations
Role: Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer (DeltaV/PLC) supporting Amgen's Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining process control automation solutions using DeltaV DCS, Rockwell PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; leading root cause analyses and troubleshooting; managing change controls, CAPAs, and deviations; supporting technology implementation and lifecycle management; and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability. The role also involves operational support, including troubleshooting, system administration, and maintenance, with a rotating on-call schedule. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of automation experience; extensive knowledge of process control systems and programming, especially DeltaV and Rockwell platforms; familiarity with GMP compliance, 21 CFR Part 11, S88, S95, and GAMP; experience in biopharmaceutical process control, ideally in upstream/downstream operations; strong leadership and communication skills; self-motivated and capable of independent work. High-Value: Focus on biopharma manufacturing automation within biopharmaceutical GMP environments, supporting drug substance production in clinical and commercial phases, with an emphasis on process control system integration, validation, and regulatory compliance. Work setup involves on-site support with rotational on-call duties.