Automation Engineer 3, DSM PI Data Historian

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC is seeking an Automation Engineer III to contribute to Emerson DeltaV control system design, qualification, and ongoing hardware/software support. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operations across manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include configuring code, developing documentation, and performing IQ/OQ/DS testing, with on-site collaboration and on-call troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.
• 5 years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or related experience.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV control systems.
• On-call support experience for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Performs Automation activities including code configuration and test execution.
• Delivers accurate and on-time Automation work.
• Creates standard code using medium complexity control strategies.
• Develops specification documents (URS, FS, DQ) with senior Engineers.
• Develops test protocols and IQ/OQ documentation with senior Engineers.
• Provides on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

The Automation Engineer 3, DSM PI Data Historian, will provide engineering input on the design, implementation, configuration, and testing qualification of the hardware for an Emerson DeltaV control system. Once in Operations, you will be responsible for and have ownership of the ongoing support of the control system hardware, software, and infrastructure.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end‑to‑end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill‑finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission‑driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small‑town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Performs Automation activities, such as code configuration, document development, and test execution within several process areas
• Delivers accurate and on‑time Automation work
• Creates standard code utilizing medium complexity control strategies
• Collaborates with senior Engineers to develop (generate, review, maintain) various specification documents (e.g., user requirements specification (URS), functional specification (FS), design qualification (DQ), etc.)
• Collaborates with senior Engineers to develop (generate, review, maintain) various test protocols and functional testing documents (e.g., installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), etc.)
• Serves as on‑call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Collaborates with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge And Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information to others
• Ability to interpret and demonstrate knowledge of an Automation subject area to internal partners

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field
• 5 years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or other relevant technical experience

Preferred Requirements

• 6+ years of Automation experience

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work may require respiratory protection, hearing protection, vehicle or powered industrial truck operation, audible cue recognition, vision requiring correction, ladder or scaffold use, prolonged standing or sitting, repetitive motions, power tool use, and lifting up to 33 pounds.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).