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The Senior Device Engineer serves as a technical leader in the design, development, and lifecycle management of drug delivery devices (e.g., prefilled syringes, vial kits) used in Amgen’s combination products. This role provides advanced engineering expertise, leads complex investigations, drives cross‑functional alignment, and influences decisions impacting Amgen’s strategic product portfolio.
Job Responsibility:
Serves as a technical leader in the design, development, and lifecycle management of drug delivery devices
Accountable for ensuring that associated design history files for devices are robust, compliant, and strategically positioned for long-term sustainability
Seeks to enhance capabilities of the prefilled syringe and kit platform, evaluates and implements design changes as necessary, develops and strengthens technical standards, contributes to global product strategy and launches
Acts as a technical mentor to peers and junior engineers while representing the device engineering function across the broader Amgen network
Functions as a fully competent and highly independent subject-matter expert
Leads design and development efforts
Hosts and facilitates design reviews and assessments
Serves as a technical reviewer and approver for design documentation, analyses, and verification/validation packages
Directs system-level root cause investigations with cross-functional stakeholders
Uses statistical tools, modeling, and risk-based frameworks to diagnose issues and develop data-driven solutions
Oversees creation and maintenance of design specifications, technical standards, protocols, test methods, and comprehensive engineering reports
Leads design verification and validation workstreams, FMEA leadership, and statistical process control efforts where applicable
Ensures technical records meet global regulatory expectations and withstand inspection scrutiny
Acts as a key technical representative within networked project teams
Drives design improvements with development partners, contract manufacturers, and suppliers
Contributes to long-term technology roadmaps and platform expansion efforts
Leads design changes, post-launch investigations, product optimizations, and scale-up activities
Supports and defends regulatory submissions, inspections, and commitments at a senior level
Serves as a technical mentor and coach to other core and extended team members
Demonstrates advanced working proficiency in 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation, ISO 14971 Risk Management, and design control processes
Requirements:
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience
Associate’s degree and 8 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience
Master’s degree and 2 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience
Doctorate degree
Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline
Extensive experience in medical device/combination product development, commercialization, and regulated manufacturing environments
Experience with products with ophthalmic indications
Experience with lifecycle management of commercialized medical devices or combination products
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs from concept through launch
Deep expertise in design controls, applied statistics, reliability engineering, and advanced problem-solving methodologies
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging at multiple organizational levels
Excellent communication and technical writing skill
Nice to have:
Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline
Experience with products with ophthalmic indications
Experience with lifecycle management of commercialized medical devices or combination products
What we offer:
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