Metrology Technician III

Fujifilm; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in North Carolina is seeking a Metrology technician to perform repairs, calibrations, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment, process measurement systems, and lab instrumentation. The role involves troubleshooting, valve and actuator work, and supporting safety and cGMP standards.

The ideal candidate has electronics experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a background in maintenance within a biotech or manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous electronics or electrical experience required.
• PM and calibration experience preferred.
• Ability to work with SOPs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general to advanced Metrology repairs and preventive maintenance across plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair process measurement and control systems.
• Rebuild valves, actuators, and switching devices; troubleshoot electrical/pneumatic circuits.

Skills

Metrology repairs/troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Perform general Metrology repairs/troubleshooting/preventive maintenance to all plant equipment/systems, process measurement and control, utility, laboratory, and bench-top instrumentation. Perform routine scheduled calibration.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

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

Major Accountabilities

• Perform general to advanced Metrology repairs/troubleshooting/preventive maintenance (PM) to all plant equipment/systems, not to exclude test standards, process measurement and control, utility, laboratory, and benchtop instrumentation.
• Responsible for the calibration, troubleshooting and repair, and preventive maintenance to include process measurement and control and utility instrumentation as well as general laboratory instrumentation.
• Rebuild control valves, actuators and positioners, and switching devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and pneumatic control circuits.
• Perform electronic maintenance for pressure, temperature, flow weight, pH, DO, and other critical process parameter-measuring devices.
• Use equipment manuals and drawings to troubleshoot problems.
• Perform troubleshooting on a wide variety of equipment and related process problems together with the manufacturing departments or other departments.
• Maintain frequent communication with manufacturing personnel to be aware of their priorities and to communicate equipment repair status.
• Support analysis of equipment breakdowns (failure analysis) to determine root cause and make recommendations to eliminate future breakdowns; participate on FEMA teams and other process improvement teams as required (OPEX).
• Locate spare parts as needed; make recommendations for inventory stock levels.
• Document all work on work orders, calibration datasheets, and other required forms as necessary.
• Support project engineering with design/installation/validation of new plant systems not to exclude facility/process/laboratory/utility systems.
• Assume lead role for Metrology department function on large projects to include coordination, tracking, reporting updates, meetings, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of plant equipment systems; able to operate components and complete systems without assistance.
• Use root cause failure analysis tools for equipment reliability.
• Develop and formalize written instruction for preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and SOPs including charts, graphs, and data records in final document format using Word, Excel, and other document generation packages/databases as necessary.
• Assist with planning equipment/system shutdowns for maintenance/calibration.
• Recommend and implement system modifications/upgrades to improve system efficiency/performance/safety.
• General to advanced repair/troubleshooting and PM of automation systems not to exclude DCS/BMS/PLC systems; interpret automation configuration operation errors; able to operate, isolate, and troubleshoot systems using automated interfaces; perform loop checks.
• Cross-train Metrology technicians as required.
• Support plant operations during off-hours if needed.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and follow safe procedures, immediately notifying management or Safety when unsafe conditions or potential hazards are found; attend all required safety and health training.
• Support cGMP standards as required.

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Previous electronics or electrical experience
• Prior apprenticeship, technical college, or military experience is a plus.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• HS and 10+ years of industry experience or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

• Prior apprenticeship, Technical college, or military experience is a plus

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• 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.
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. Yes
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (120 minutes)
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (120 minutes)
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
• Will work in warm/cold environments - 5°C to 35°C Range (Also, infrequent entry into walk in -20°C freezer rooms with a cold suit)
• Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.

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EEO Information

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