Manufacturing Systems Engineer (PLC)

About the role

Amgen is hiring a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (PLC) for its Singapore manufacturing site in Tuas. The role provides technical expertise for the design, maintenance, optimization and lifecycle management of manufacturing automation systems, working closely with the Senior Manufacturing System Engineer on complex issues.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation support: troubleshooting, incident investigation, system monitoring, change implementation and stakeholder coordination
• Assess, implement, test, deploy and document automation changes in line with SOPs and GMP requirements
• Support small-to-medium automation projects from design and risk assessment through commissioning, qualification, startup and handover
• Troubleshoot automation issues, prepare technical reports, implement CAPA actions and escalate complex issues to the Senior Automation Engineer
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities and monitor established metrics
• Support audits and inspections, and promote a safety, quality and compliance culture
• Prepare and review technical specifications, test plans, change records, implementation plans, contingency measures and as-built documentation
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, IT/OT, EHSS and external service providers
• Share technical knowledge and guide junior engineers and contractors

Required profile

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of directly related experience, or Associate's degree with 4 years, or High School Diploma / GED with 6 years of directly related experience
• Preferred 4+ years in manufacturing automation, preferably in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals
• Preferred 4+ years supporting and maintaining Siemens PLCs, DDCs, BMS and QEMS
• Experience troubleshooting system faults and coordinating corrective actions with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and external providers
• Experience with utility skids such as HVAC, cooling tower, chiller, RO, clean steam and waste treatment
• Experience with GMP, change control, risk assessment, data integrity, computerized system validation (21 CFR Part 11, GAMP) and deviation/CAPA support
• Experience delivering automation projects (BMS, Siemens PLCs, QEMS) from design through commissioning and handover
• Strong communication, planning and collaboration skills; working knowledge of EHSS requirements

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI hardware, control logic, HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networks
• Microsoft SQL Database
• Field instrumentation and environmental monitoring equipment

The role is subject to medical requirements, which the company covers. Amgen offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to base salary.