Senior Engineer Fire & Life Safety

Location: Holly Springs
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

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 award-winning 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. Senior Engineer Fire & Life Safety What you will do Lets do this! Lets change the world! In this vital role the Senior Facilities Fire Life Safety Engineer is responsible for providing Fire Protection/Fire Alarm engineering support and collaboration with HVAC/Utilities/Architectural SMEs at the Amgen North Carolina and regional sites. Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise to lead facilities & utilities capital projects (both GMP and non GMP) Interact with Insurance provider, regulatory bodies, Building Officials & Fire Marshall's Interact with A&E and CM firms to deliver projects on budget and schedule Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and fire systems issues in the field Ensure optimal and cost-effective, code compliant, and insurance optimized facilities and utility systems Develop, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of moderate scope and complexity Support development of life cycle management strategies for facility fire-life safety systems 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 a self-starter with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR Masters degree and 2 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR Doctorate degree Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Architectural Engineering or related technical field (NICET 1-IV in Fire Alarm and/ or Fire Protection) 5 years experience in engineering in a manufacturing support environment with some experience of GMPs in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology, Semi-conductor industries, Naval or Merchant Marine. Experience managing projects of small/medium size from concept to funding approval/execution requirements definition, options analysis, all design phases/review/approval Experience with Commissioning up of facilities & fire alarm systems, fire protection systems, gas detection and alarm systems Experience with freezers/cold rooms, HVAC systems, fume hoods, bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow benches, chiller & cooling tower systems, fire protection, fire alarm, close loop pumping systems, electrical systems/motor controls, building automation, chemical storage & handling, H-occupancies, laboratory equipment/laboratory gasses, vacuum systems, boilers and steam/condensate handling, compressed air/gasses, cryo-gasses, fuel handling systems, tank farm, data centers, architectural/roofing systems, elevators, material handling equipment, warehouses & loading dock equipment, parking structures, underground piping/utilities Detailed understanding of Building Codes, including chemical usage & hazardous classification Direct experience and familiarity with FM Insurance Loss Prevention Data Sheets, FM Approvals, and FM RoofNAV Direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA, state IBC/ IFC) including understanding of cGMPs Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team based environment. Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional projects teams and embrace a team-based culture Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing Ability to travel 20% What you can expect from 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, 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 Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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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