Automation Engineer 3, PLC

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is looking for an Automation Engineer 3 in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The role focuses on supporting the Drug Substance Manufacturing facility, which includes Automation activities such as system updates, testing, and troubleshooting. Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant field and at least 5 years of Automation experience. Join us in shaping the future of medicine in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or other relevant technical experience.
• 6+ years of Automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Automation activities like code configuration and test execution.
• Collaborate with other departments for effective solutions.
• Conduct training and present information to stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Advanced problem‑solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

Role Overview

The Automation Engineer 3, PLC will provide support to the Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) facility. This includes implementation of changes to the Automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and being a part of Automation on‑call support. Specific areas of concentration are PLC controlled equipment such as Water and Steam Generation Skids, Centrifuges, Autoclaves, and Parts Washers utilizing Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

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 complex control strategies
• Develops (generates, reviews, maintains) various specification documents (e.g., user requirements specification (URS), functional specification (FS), design qualification (DQ), etc.)
• Develops (generates, reviews, maintains) various test protocols and functional testing documents (e.g., installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), etc.)
• Builds scope of work documents for internal and external partners
• Serves as on‑call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Collaborates with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation
• Conducts training and presents information to team or other stakeholders
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge And Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Advanced problem‑solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information to others
• Ability to provide feedback to others, including leaders
• Ability to present and explain knowledge of several Automation subject areas 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

• 6+ years of Automation experience

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection; may work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program; may work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck; ability to discern audible cues; ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color; ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.; ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (30 minutes); ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (240 minutes); ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers; ability to operate machinery and/or power tools; ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 lbs. 33 lbs.; ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.

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]).