Associate Engineer I
Amgen
- Location
- US - North Carolina - Holly Springs
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- H-1B history
- 137 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About this role
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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. ASSOCIATE ENGINEER I What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you report to the Director of the Amgen North Carolina (ANC2) Facilities and Engineering group, this position is responsible for providing engineering support to ANC2 operations. Apply basic engineering principles to implementation of system modifications, execution commissioning activities, or the performance of process troubleshooting efforts Develop, organizing, analyzing, and presenting results for operational issues and engineering projects of minor scope and complexity Work closely with multiple disciplines, including manufacturing, engineering, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement operational improvements and meet goals. Communicate proactively with supervisor and support staff, highlighting issues. Scope of process/equipment includes, but is not limited to: Single-Use Bioreactors, Stainless Bioreactors, Aseptic Operations, Incubators, Harvest Centrifuge, Column Chromatography, TFF, Analytical Equipment, Sterile Bulk Fill Scope of systems includes, but is not limited to: Kneat, MES, PAS|X, DeltaV, Pi Historian, SmartSheet, Bluebeam, Maximo, Plant Control Tower Ability to provide On-Call support coverage on weekends, on a rotating basis. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic project coordinator professional we seek is a person with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Engineer experience OR Associate’s degree and 4 years of Engineer experience OR Bachelor’s degree Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent, with 0 to 3 years of experience in engineering or plant operations Experience with regulated environments (i.e. GMP, OSHA, EPA) Sound understanding of basic engineering principles and ability to apply them to resolve process issues. Must possess strong math and computer skills and possess the ability to apply science-based thinking to practical applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively set priorities. Energetic and technically minded individual. 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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to,