Amgen

Technical Operator – (Semi) Automated Lines (Multiple Openings)

Amgen  •  Breda, NL (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Career Category

Manufacturing

At Amgen, our mission is simple: to serve patients.

Every day, our teams ensure that life-changing medicines are manufactured, packaged, and delivered safely and reliably to patients around the world. As our operations continue to grow, we are looking for multiple Technical Operators to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Breda.

Technical Operator – (Semi) Automated Lines

Amgen Breda is a key global supply hub where medicines are labeled, assembled, stored, and distributed to patients across more than 75 countries worldwide.

Our site is home to over 1,000 colleagues representing more than 40 nationalities, working together across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Commercial Operations, and Clinical Research. As we continue expanding our operations and introducing new technologies, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly automated and innovative manufacturing environment.

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What you will do

As a Technical Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring our automated production lines perform safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP requirements.

You will combine technical expertise, analytical thinking, and operational excellence to keep our production processes running smoothly while continuously seeking opportunities to improve performance.

In this role, you will:

  • Operate and monitor highly automated production and packaging lines.
  • Perform equipment set-ups, product changeovers, line clearances, and cleaning activities.
  • Troubleshoot technical and process-related issues to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Carry out minor maintenance tasks and equipment adjustments.
  • Monitor, verify, and document production activities using SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Support deviation investigations, triage activities, and root cause analysis.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Optimize machine settings and process parameters to improve reliability and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and GMP requirements at all times.
  • Contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.

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What we are looking for

We're looking for technically minded professionals who enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and working with advanced manufacturing technologies.

  • MBO-level (or equivalent) technical education.
  • Experience in automated manufacturing environments, preferably within assembly, labeling, packaging, or process industries.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies such as RCA, 5 Why, or similar approaches.
  • Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment (GMP experience is highly preferred).
  • Familiarity with SAP, MES, or other digital manufacturing systems.
  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills in English.
  • Willingness to work in rotating 3-shift or 5-shift schedules.

You will thrive in this role if you:

  • Enjoy working with technology and automation.
  • Remain calm and focused when solving technical issues.
  • Take ownership and act proactively.
  • Have a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Enjoy collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.

Thrive

What you can expect from us

As we work to improve patients' lives, we are equally committed to supporting the growth and wellbeing of our employees. At Amgen, you'll benefit from:

  • Excellent career development and growth opportunities within a global biotechnology leader.
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation.
  • A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where your ideas matter.
  • A competitive Total Rewards package, including:
    • Competitive base salary
    • 5% target bonus
    • Fixed 13th month
    • Holiday allowance
    • Attractive shift allowances
  • Access to an on-site gym and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Healthy meal options in our company restaurant.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients worldwide.

Ready to build the future of manufacturing?

Join Amgen Breda and help ensure that innovative medicines reach the patients who need them most. Your technical expertise can make a difference every single day.

Amgen

About Amgen

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We helped establish the biotechnology industry, and we remain on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. Our investment in research and development has yielded a robust pipeline that builds on our existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases.

Amgen is one of 30 companies comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®. In 2024, Amgen was named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and one of “America’s Best Large Employers” by Forbes.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Thousand Oaks, CA
Year Founded
1980
Website
amgen.com
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