Senior Packaging Engineer

About the role

The Packaging Engineering department at Amgen partners with commercial manufacturing to provide direct technical support, ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient packaging operations. This hands‑on role applies engineering, physics, and materials‑science principles to troubleshoot and resolve packaging and material‑related challenges in a fast‑paced GMP environment, while also mentoring junior engineers and building technical capability within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to commercial packaging operations, including on‑the‑floor troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Investigate and resolve deviations, non‑conformances, and packaging‑related events, performing root‑cause analysis and implementing effective CAPAs.
• Support packaging line performance by identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize waste.
• Evaluate and qualify packaging materials to ensure suitability for commercial manufacturing, managing material changes and supplier issues.
• Develop and execute test protocols, generate technical assessments, and produce documentation required for material and process changes.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QA, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolution.
• Manage and prioritize multiple operational and project‑based activities to meet production schedules and business needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree OR Masters degree + 2 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience OR Bachelors degree + 4 years of such experience OR Associate degree + 8 years of such experience OR High school diploma/GED + 10 years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, with strong exposure to commercial manufacturing support.
• Hands‑on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, including deviation management and root‑cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, operations‑driven setting.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members (preferred).
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Deep understanding of materials commonly used in pharmaceutical packaging, including the structural and chemical properties of glass, polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes, and paper.

Benefits

• Stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
  • Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
• Award‑winning time‑off plans.
• Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
• Work‑life balance initiatives.
• Career development opportunities.

Compensation

The expected annual salary range for this role in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted on the career site. Actual salary will vary based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.