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Senior Associate Facilities - Electrical & Instrumentation
What you will do
Letâs do this. Letâs change the world. In this role, the Sr. Associate Facilities â Electrical & Instrumentation at the Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO) campus will be part of the Facilities & Engineering team responsible for providing maintenance leadership and technical expertise in support of safe and reliable electrical infrastructure, instrumentation, and critical control systems supporting multiple manufacturing and utility operations across the site, and ensures:
Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practices, rules, and regulations, including electrical safety and LOTO.
Support the reliable operation of ATO site electrical and instrumentation infrastructure, including distribution systems, emergency generators, UPS systems, switchgear, ATS, field instrumentation, and control systems.
Monitor system performance (electrical and instrumentation) and analyze trends to proactively identify risks to reliability, compliance, and process performance.
Develop and execute maintenance strategies (preventative, predictive, corrective) for critical electrical systems and process/utility instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level, and analytical instruments).
Partner with operations, utilities, automation, and manufacturing teams to ensure uninterrupted support of GMP and non-GMP facilities.
Work in a regulated cGxP environment to identify engineering and reliability improvements for site electrical and instrumentation systems.
Define and support capital and expense projects related to electrical upgrades, instrumentation improvements, system modernization, and reliability enhancements.
Serve as site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical systems, backup power, and instrumentation supporting process, utilities and facility infrastructure.
Lead and support system improvements, including development of technical documents and SOPs.
Lead troubleshooting efforts, root cause analysis, and incident investigations related to electrical systems, instrumentation failures, and control system issues.
Support lifecycle management of electrical and instrumentation assets, including calibration programs, obsolescence planning, and asset replacement strategies.
Maintain and manage electrical and instrumentation documentation including single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, ISA, OSHA) and support site electrical safety and instrumentation calibration programs.
Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for electrical and instrumentation systems.
Support emergency response and recovery activities for electrical and instrumentation system disruptions.
Additional Skills:
Understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems and integration with site infrastructure
Experience with calibration systems and data integrity requirements in GMP environments
Experience with power monitoring systems and SCADA/BMS interfaces
Knowledge of seismic considerations for electrical and instrumentation equipment in California facilities
Ability to support 24/7 operations, including off-hours support as needed
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The engineering professional we seek will possess these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
High school/GED + 4 years Engineering and/or Facilities Maintenance work experience ORâ
Associateâs + 2 years Engineering and/or Facilities Maintenance work experience ORâ
Bachelorâs + 6 months Engineering and/or Facilities Maintenance work experienceâ
Master's â
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelorâs degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience in an FDA (GMP) or comparable regulated environment, preferably Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industry
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (distribution, generators, UPS, switchgear, ATS)
Strong knowledge of process and utility instrumentation, including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sensors (pressure, temperature, flow, level) and analytical instruments
Experience supporting building management systems (BMS), SCADA, PLC-based control systems, and field instrumentation integration
Experience with installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical infrastructure and instrumentation systems
Familiarity with electrical and instrumentation standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, ISA standards, IEEE) and calibration practices
Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), total productive maintenance (TPM), or similar methodologies
Experience supporting capital projects, including design reviews, commissioning, qualification, and startup
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, automation, and maintenance teams
Experience managing electrical and instrumentation drawings and documentation systems (single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, P&IDs)
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills
Independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong communication and technical writing skills
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, weâll 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, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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