Automation Engineer - DeltaV

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.; Billingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Billingham, UK is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support production operations and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with significant expertise in operational technology systems. Join this fast-growing firm to push the boundaries of biopharmaceutical innovation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical Control System Delivery.
• 5+ years’ experience in Life Science industry for degree holders.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for operational technology issues.
• Configure and manage recipes in production systems.
• Administer operational technology systems.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities.
• Support training for operators.

Skills

Production support for OT issues

Recipe configuration and management

OT system administration

Support for CI activities

Support operator training

Education

HND or equivalent in an EC&I related field

Degree in chemical, electrical, controls, or automation engineering

Job description

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies

We are a trusted CDMO partner for life. At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we encourage you to discover what inspires you every day, to follow your passion and your power – what we call Genki.

The work we do has the potential to transform people’s lives and to impact where it matters most. Each day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential, so join us as Automation Engineer and become part of a fast-growing global company, united by Genki.

About Us

We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines.

With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

Role & Responsibilities

• Production support for OT issues
• Recipe configuration and management
• OT system administration
• Support for CI activities
• Support operator training

Qualifications and Experience

• HND or equivalent (e.g. time-served apprenticeship) in an EC&I related field and at least 7 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or Control System Delivery environment – delivering to Life Science industr OR Degree or equivalent in chemical, electrical, controls, or automation engineering and at least 5 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or Control System Delivery environment – delivering to Life Science industry

Why work with us?

Closing date 15th August 2025

Automation Engineer (DeltaV) PS

Automation Engineer (DeltaV)