Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering
US$163,500 – US$221,000 / yr base salary
Posted 5 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Automation (Multiple Positions)”
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- Expected experience
- 8–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$163,500 – US$221,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
Career Category
Engineering
Job Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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 lie within them, you’ll 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 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.
We are hiring two Senior Manager, Manufacturing Systems Engineering positions, each with a distinct area of focus:
- Senior Manager – Automation Systems: Responsible for leading and supporting Building Automation Systems (BAS/QBAS), Rockwell PLC platforms, Upstream Process Control Systems (PCS), and Clean Utility PCS.
- Senior Manager – Manufacturing & Project Delivery: Responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) delivery, project implementation, manufacturing shift floor support, and Downstream Process Control Systems (PCS).
Indicate area of interest and relevant experience as it aligns with one or both of these leadership opportunities.
Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Automation
What You Will Do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role The Senior Manager is responsible for providing technical and administrative leadership to a group of Automation Engineers accountable for administrating and maintaining automation systems for Drug Substance manufacturing at Amgen North Carolina (ANC). Responsibilities include meeting key performance metrics, leading and technically developing reports, and ensuring all targets and turning points are completed on time. The Sr. Manager also ensures that the automation team applies the Corporate Automation Business Processes and drivers to deliver the automation services to the organization.