Tech 1, Instrumentation & Controls

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Holly Springs, North Carolina is seeking a Tech 1 for Instrumentation & Controls. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation to ensure operational reliability, adhering to safety and cGMP standards. Candidates should have at least a High School Diploma and 1-2 years of experience in I&C. This position supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment and offers robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of I&C experience.
• Experience with tools and equipment for maintenance.
• Prior I&C experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and controls.
• Perform calibrations to instrumentation.
• Comply with safety and cGMP standards.
• Support emergency work orders as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical systems

Effective communication

Teamwork ability

Ability to support 24/7 operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Tech 1, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) role is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and operational reliability of the instrumentation and controls that support facility-wide equipment, and facility systems through effective Corrective and Preventive (CAPA) Maintenance and Calibration practices and know-how.

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 general instrumentation and controls troubleshooting, repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance to all site equipment, systems, process measurement and control, utility, laboratory, and bench-top instrumentation
• Performs calibrations to instrumentation and controls
• Follows standard procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) quality standards
• Performs loop checks for new instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Assists and performs lock out tag out (LOTO) as required to complete I&C/Metrology activities
• Adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe work practices
• Notifies management or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) when unsafe conditions or hazards are found
• Attends all required and safety and health training
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed
• Performs spare parts assessments, as required
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical systems
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-2 years of I&C experience
• Experience with tools and equipment used to perform maintenance work

Preferred Skills

• Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Prior I&C experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated environment
• Experience with troubleshooting instrumentation and controls
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), such as ProCalV5, Blue Mountain, Maximo, Infor EAM, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or other computer software

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection (No Yes)

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

Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck (No Yes) May be required to operate a pallet jack

Ability to discern audible cues (No Yes)

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

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

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (No Yes) 60 minutes

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (No Yes) 60 minutes

Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writes, hands and/or fingers (No Yes)

Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools (No Yes)

Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to (No Yes) 10 lbs. 33 lbs., more with assistance

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

Benefits

Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

To all agencies

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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]).