Automation Engineer 3, DSM PI Data Historian

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC is seeking an Automation Engineer 3 to contribute to the design, implementation, configuration, and qualification of DeltaV control system hardware and software. You will own ongoing support of the control system hardware, software, and infrastructure once in Operations.

You will collaborate with senior engineers on URS, FS, DQ, IQ, OQ, and other validation documents, deliver on-time automation work, and provide on-call support while interfacing with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Automation, Instrumentation & Controls.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform automation activities, including code configuration and testing.
• Develop and review specifications and test protocols (URS, FS, DQ, IQ, OQ).
• Provide on-call support for automation inquiries and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation teams.
• Deliver accurate automation work on time and with quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree 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

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection X No Yes

May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes

Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes

Ability to discern audible cues. No X Yes

Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No Yes

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 30 minutes

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 240 minutes

Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. No X Yes

Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes

Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, X 10 lbs. 33 lbs.

Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes

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]).