Principal Engineer - Thermal Engineering

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 awardwinning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Principal Engineer Thermal Engineering

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world!

The Principal Engineer position is part of the Thermal Engineering group under Combination Product Operations at Amgen. This role requires the application of diverse and advanced engineering scientific principles as well as excellent communication skills to enable cold chain transportation operations within the Amgen Supply Chain network.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will actively participate in crossfunctional teams to qualify shipping solutions that meet Amgens expanding business needs serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) addressing and resolving technical issues or challenges related to Cold Chain solutions. This position requires the application of engineering and project management principles to develop and qualify thermal packaging systems in accordance with GDP and GMP procedures.

Responsibilities include leading the qualification of thermal shipping systems performing technical assessments and studies and writing technical reports manuals specifications SOPs and billofmaterials with minimal supervision. Additionally the individual will manage collaborative relationships with internal customers and external partners ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders. This role also involves organizing and managing the databases owned by Thermal Engineering overseeing the shipper project request process supporting the operation of a unique transportation simulation testing lab and expertly communicating progress to key partners in a timely manner.

This position may include domestic and international travel on an asneeded basis.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering experience OR

• Associates degree and 10 years of Engineering experience OR

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of Engineering experience OR

• Masters degree and 4 years of Engineering experience OR

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or industries that support the pharmaceutical supply chain

• Demonstrated accomplishments in manufacturing or supplychain areas with strong fundamental knowledge of thermal packaging systems packaging engineering material science and/or transportationquality systems

• Experience in conducting technical assessments with service providers on reusable shipping solutions ensuring compliance and alignment with corporate sustainability goals

• Ability to communicate and work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people influence them to execute for a common goal and deliver valueadded results that meet highquality requirements within a tight schedule

• Experience in communications/presentations organizational and technical skills in issue resolution and a high degree of emotional intelligence

• Ability to successfully manage rapidly changing priorities in a very dynamic environment

• Experience in project management and FDA type Quality Management Systems

• Ability to lead projects independently and take ownership and accountability of assigned tasks

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

• Familiarity with the following programs/software: SAP Arriba Trackwise Minitab MS Office (Visio Excel Word PPT) CDOCS SharePoint Smartsheet etc.

• Experience in thermal simulation and modeling software (ANSYS SmartCAE) is a plus

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 wellbeing. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well 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 salesbased incentive plan

• Stockbased longterm incentives

• Awardwinning timeoff plans

• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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