Sr Engineer 1, Automation DSM DeltaV Infrastructure

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer 1 to drive automation projects for DSM facility. You will lead code configuration, develop URS/FS and IQ/OQ protocols, and coordinate with internal/external groups.

On-call support and cross‑disciplinary collaboration are core to the role. Requirements include a BE/BTech in engineering and 8 years of Automation/Instrumentation experience; a Master’s with 6+ years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8 years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls experience.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of Automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Automation team through code configuration across process areas.
• Develop user requirements and functional specification documents (URS/FS).
• Lead development of IQ/OQ/test protocols and qualification documents.
• Set technical direction for a sub-area of responsibility.
• Lead small teams through Automation changes and tech transfers.
• Make complex decisions across Automation systems.
• Contribute to Automation hardware and software designs.
• Provide on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance and Validation.
• Conduct training and present information to team and stakeholders.

Skills

Ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Advanced problem-solving

Regulatory & quality awareness

Presentation of complex information

Education

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

Master's degree in Automation or Instrumentation & Controls

Job description

The Senior Automation Engineer 1 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. This role will lead projects and handle complex changes while coordinating with other internal and external groups.

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

• Spearheads the Automation team through activities, such as code configuration within several process areas
• Leads the development for various specification documents (e.g., user requirements specification (URS), functional specification (FS), design qualification (DQ), etc.)
• Leads the development for various test protocols and functional testing documents (e.g., installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), etc.)
• Plans and implements the technical direction for small area of responsibility
• Leads small teams through Automation changes and Tech Transfers
• Makes complex decisions across single Automation systems
• Contributes to Automation system hardware and software designs
• 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

• Personal ownership and proactive collaboration with external business partners and internal stakeholders
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Advanced problem‑solving skills
• Ability to effectively present complex information to others
• Ability to provide feedback to others, including leaders
• Ability to remain up to date on regulatory and quality requirements for manufacturing

Basic Requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in technical field of study relevant to Automation or Instrumentation & Controls with 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

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