Engineer 2, Black Utilities

Merck & Co.; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC, seeks an Engineer 2 to support Black Utilities, including HVAC, boilers, cooling towers, and compressed air systems. The role collaborates with Senior Utility Engineers to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with teams, assisting in PCCs, reviewing installation/testing, and supporting maintenance strategies for equipment reliability, while interacting with Operators and Maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience in process utility components and systems.
• Experience in GMP or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience with plant utilities (boilers, cooling, compressed air) and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Senior Utility Engineers to ensure project deliverables meet company standards.
• Assist in development and changes to design documentation and PCCs.
• Review submittals, installation and testing of equipment across on-site buildings.
• Perform field walkdowns to verify installations per approved drawings.
• Provide engineering support for plant utilities and systems.

Skills

Effective communication

cGMP compliance

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

The Engineer 2, Black Utilities provides engineering support to field personnel in the performance of maintenance and operational tasks associated with Black Utilities, including HVAC systems, Chilled Water Systems, Steam Boilers, Cooling Towers, HVAC and Glycol Chiller and Compressed Air Systems. This role works directly with other Utility Engineers to ensure applicable safety and regulatory standards are maintained, identify process improvements, and assist with troubleshooting equipment issues to maintain overall plant reliability.

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

• Coordinates with Senior Utility Engineers within assigned discipline to ensure project deliverables (e.g., specification review, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and visits, equipment installation, and issue resolution) are performed to the company standards
• Assists in the development of Project Change Controls (PCCs) to document specific changes to the design of systems within assigned discipline
• Assists with deviations and change controls resolutions and closures, as needed
• Coordinates reviews of submittals, installation, and testing of equipment within assigned discipline across all buildings on site
• Performs field walkdowns with Utility Engineering and Construction personnel to ensure systems are installed per approved standards and drawings
• Provides standard engineering technical support for all plant utilities and systems (e.g., plant steam boilers, cooling systems, compressed air, etc.)
• Partners with Senior Engineers to review and approve Preventative Maintenance templates for equipment within assigned discipline
• Collaborates with Utility Operators and Maintenance Technicians to resolve operational issues
• Supports the development of User Requirement Specs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Provides support for the implementation of maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability in conjunction with Senior Engineers
• Performs standard troubleshooting for equipment challenges
• Cross-trains on multiple disciplines to assist team with achieving deliverables
• Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Utility Operations, Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety)
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective communication, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of cGMP and European Medicines Evaluation Agency (EMEA) or Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Ability to utilize software programs related to job responsibilities
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot system and component related issues
• Ability to effectively present information to others

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience with process utility related components and systems
• Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or other highly regulated environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience establishing processes and procedures for operation, troubleshooting and monitoring process utility systems

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

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

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

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

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 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. No X Yes

Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, 10 lbs. X 50 lbs.

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