Senior Engineer Modeling and Simulation

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.

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.

**Senior Engineer - Modeling and Simulation**

**What you will do**

Let’s do this.

Let’s change the world.

Identifying requirements and specifications suitable for in-silico evaluation of combination products.

Applying finite element analysis (FEA) and modeling and simulation (M&S) principles to develop, deploy, enhance, automate, and manage in-silico models for combination products.

Implementing in-silico models in commercial and proprietary software and deploying these models to internal users via enterprise modeling infrastructure.

Demonstrating critical and analytical thinking skills to explore new opportunities in in-silico and data-driven computational models and simulate complaints and real-world issues within lifecycle of combination products.

Providing positive leadership and delivering work in a fast-paced, multi-project, cross-functional environment.

Demonstrating modeling and visualization approaches as part of proof-of-concept projects

Taking ownership of developing and managing backlog of in-silico product content in Scrum and SAFe (Scale Agile Framework).

It is expected that the Senior Engineer – Modeling and Simulation will not only collaborate heavily with internal stakeholders such as design engineering, data scientists, and quality teams, but also document and communicate the underlying technical basis of the models for the benefit of and use by the broader engineering and scientific community responsible for design and manufacturing of drug delivery devices.

**What we expect of you**

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

The ambitious professional we seek is a tean player with these qualifications.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Doctorate degree and relevant in-silico modeling experience showcasing proficiency in commercially available tools.

OR
+ Master's degree and 3 years of relevant in-silico modeling experience showcasing proficiency in commercially available tools.

OR
+ Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant in-silico modeling experience showcasing proficiency in commercially available tools.

OR
+ Associate degree and 10 years of relevant in-silico modeling experience showcasing proficiency in commercially available tools.

OR
+ High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant in-silico modeling experience showcasing proficiency in commercially available tools.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Proficiency in mathematical and computational (in-silico) modeling, FEA for structural, fluidic, thermal, and multi-physics problems using commercial software such as 3DEXPERIENCE platform SIMULIA (primary), ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, and COMSOL (secondary).

Skilled in programming in Python, and/or MATLAB for engineering purposes.

Experience with GitLab and/or other code/model repositories available for version control, code collaboration, and project management.

Experience with mathematical/first principles modeling, numerical techniques, and uncertainty quantification such as Monte Carlo simulations and their implications for design for six sigma (DFSS).

Experience with combination products and device regulatory requirements, medical device development and design controls, and knowledge of process controls.

Excellent communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills are highly desired.

Intellectual curiosity with ability to learn new concepts/frameworks, algorithms, and technology rapidly as needs arise.

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and work in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments.

**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.

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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

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**Application deadline**

**External/Internal postings:**

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.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients.

Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

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