Senior Manager Instrumentation and Maintenance
Company: Amgen
Location: Holly Springs
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel
like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our
shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives
all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of
biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the
Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while
transforming your career. 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 single use
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. Senior Manager Instrumentation and Maintenance What you will
do Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Senior Manager
Instrumentation and Maintenance will join the Facilities &
Engineering (F&E) group reporting to the Facilities &
Engineering (F&E) Director. In this vital role, you will
oversee the Maintenance and Instrumentation team and will provide
technical and administrative leadership to a large and diverse
group of craft-oriented personnel, including maintenance and
instrumentation technicians. You will also provide leadership and
guidance to the Maintenance and Instrumentation team supporting
24/7 operations. Site design, construction, start-up, and
operational readiness: Build and lead a team of Maintenance and
Instrumentation professionals and serve as the main point of
contact for the Maintenance function. Develop and implement long
term strategy for technical support for ongoing operations and
maintenance of installed systems and equipment including system
setups for CMMS, etc. Support the development and implementation of
goals and objectives and associated budgets for all maintenance
services including but not limited to site maintenance and
calibration programs. Ensure Preventive Maintenance and Calibration
programs are aligned with cGMP and safety requirements, local/
global regulations, and Amgen Maintenance excellence standards.
Ensure that procedures are in place for cGMP and daily activities
are followed by area personnel and contractors. Ensure safety of
all personnel during plant construction, start-up operations, and
maintenance activities across multiple shifts providing 24/7 plant
and utility coverage. Site Operations: Lead a team of Maintenance
and Instrumentation professionals and serve as the main point of
contact for the Maintenance and Instrumentation function. Manage
maintenance related system ownership by providing adequate
resources and technical talent and expertise, maintenance
procedures, providing adequate system validation support,
monitoring performance data, providing adequate training materials,
and ensuring operating procedures are followed. Responsible for
execution of maintenance and calibration program to support 24/7
reliability of plant operations. Ensures site readiness and
compliance for internal audits, external agency audits, and partner
visits. Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives
including improvements to safety, reliability, efficiency, and
sustainability Maintain and improve plant capability and equipment
reliability in partnership with engineering leadership and
technical staff. Effectively collaborate with key customers and
support groups (e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Environmental Health &
Safety, and Engineering). Have oversight and lead execution of
complex facilities/maintenance related initiatives and projects.
Provide expertise and resources for capital project execution.
Establish clear expectations and priorities to staff. Encourage a
culture of continuous improvement, partnership, and knowledge
sharing. Provide development opportunities, feedback, and actively
listen to staff. Maintain and develop key performance indicators of
maintenance performance, supervise, assess, develop staff and
ensure that all targets and milestones are completed on time and on
budget. Participate in the budgeting process for Maintenance,
including forecasting costs, managing expenditures, and ensuring
efficient allocation of resources. Up to 10% domestic/international
travel What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use
our unique contributions to serve patients. The automation
professional we seek enjoys challenges and is motivated to help
serve patients with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of engineering experience OR
Associates degree and 10 years of engineering experience OR
Bachelors degree and 8 years of engineering experience OR Masters
degree and 6 years of engineering experience OR Doctorate degree
and 2 years of engineering experience And In addition to meeting at
least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 2
years experience directly managing people and/or leadership
experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the
allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run
concurrently with the required technical experience referenced
above Preferred Qualifications: 6 years experience in engineering
or maintenance within the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical or
other regulatory environments, or Military experience 3 years
experience of ensuring compliance in a highly regulated environment
Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to
work in a collaborative team-based environment Ability to lead
multiple tasks and effectively set priorities Strong knowledge of
maintenance management and Computerized Maintenance Management
Systems Demonstrated skill in analyzing and improving facilities
related quality systems Ability and willingness to mentor and
develop engineering staff and embrace a team-based culture that
relies on collaboration for effective decision-making. Strong
leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation
skills. Work schedule flexibility as required to support 24/7
operations, requiring occasional after-hours engineering coverage.
What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that
take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and
personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to
our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of
the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive
and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local
industry standards. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the
Amgen team! careers.amgen.com 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. Amgen is
an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis
protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with
disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate
in the job application or interview process, to perform essential
job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of
employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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