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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering ?- Automation (Multiple Positions) - **Company:** Amgen - **Location:** Holly Springs, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Audit Trail, Fieldbus, Computer Programming, Profibus, Robotic Automation Software, Systems Integration, Iq/oq/pq, Control Logix PLC, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3318689972&tx=DT10899UTT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role We are hiring two Senior Manager, Manufacturing Systems Engineering positions, each with a distinct area of focus, * High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience OR * Associate's degree and 10 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience OR * Bachelor's degree and 8 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience OR * Master's degree and 6 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience OR * Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience * Additionally: 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, * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related field * Experience with EmersonDeltaVDCS system, SiemensDesigoCC, Allen BradleyPLCand ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, and system integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus technologies * Direct knowledge of automation system design * Experience in programming, installation and lifecycle management of automation and field instrumentation technologies * Experience in automation of GMP biopharmaceutical equipment and systems such as buffer prep and hold, chromatography,single usemixing vessels, depth filtration, and solution prep * Experience in integrating various OEM automation software * Experience in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, and automation and field instrumentation technologies. * Fieldbus, and Profibus technologies * Ability to interpret and apply GAMPs and GMPs, and familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment with requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88 and S95 * Self-directed team player able to work cross-functionally * Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication skills ## Description * 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) ., 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., As part of the Facilities& Engineering (F&E) group, the Senior Manager will work with the Director of Engineering at Amgen North Carolina. This role is expected to provide leadership as follows: * Lead a team of Automation Engineers and serve as the main point of contact for automation function forANC1manufacturing.Systems including Allen Bradley PLCs, SiemensDesigoCCforbuildingautomation, and EmersonDeltaVfor process control. * Define, drive, and deliver the automation and process control strategy within Drug substance manufacturing. * Serve as an experienced advisor to senior level management and ensure the automation development strategy aligns with Amgen Process Development strategy. * Strategic and tactical management and leadership in providing 24x7 day-to-day operational support, mentoring, staff development, team productivity, and efficient use of available resources. * Develop support structures with internal/multi-functional teams for capital projects, plant support, and Amgen network-level initiatives' execution. * Providinput into departmentobjectivesandestablishingstrategic direction within the Drug Substance Network for the F&E automation team. * Maintain and improve capabilities and automation systems reliability in partnership with F&E and plant leadership, and other technical staff in the network, focusing on "Maintenance Excellence" systems failures and recurrence avoidance. * Work with diverse groups (Manufacturing, Quality, PD, Automation,Technology, EHSS, Global Engineering) and drive new business processes to ensure continuous and sustained improvements. Translate business needs into engineering technology solutions. Lead analysis of alternatives and recommendations for technical/business proposals. * Identifyareas of potential improvement, conduct analysis, recommend solutions, sponsor improvement projects, and implement. * Ensure site readiness and compliance for internal audits, external agency audits, and partner audits. * Ensure the safety of all personnel during plant operations and engineering activities. * Develop expense budgetforecastand adhere to department budgets and spendforoperational and capital expenses, holding 100% accountability. * Be knowledgeable about compliance and regulatory aspects for operation and maintenance, equipment validation, and support regulatory inspections and audits. * Ensure Amgen Enterprise cyber resiliency compliance ismaintainedat 100%. * Ensure the right processes/systems are in place to capture 100% quality compliance for the right-first-time(RFT) delivery of automation solutions. * Ensure that reporting functionality is incorporated for all unit operations forproductionBatch records, cleaning, and sterilization systems, including Audit trail and version control. * Responsible for ensuring that service contracts with all OEMs for systems areestablishedfor service and support needs, including service banked hours for specialized support needs. * Ensure that all automation staff are adequately trained and follow all GMP standards and procedures by managing the team's internal and external training needs. * Ensure the automation staff are fully aware and confident to work on all automation systems, process equipment, andfacilityto provide 24x7 reliable plant automation support. * Responsible for ensuring that the automation team activelyparticipatesin daily/weeklyWork Center Team (WCT)meetings - Manufacturing area& plant WCTs, Automation WCT, Automation leadership WCT, etc. to address day-to-day topics and discuss issues with multi-functional teams to resolve. * Responsible for ensuring the automation team provides the required support to implement expense, department capital, construction, and GLAM-DTI projects. * Provide active leadership such that proactive feedback issolicitedfrom the automation staff and actions are taken tomaintainproper work-life balance. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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