Automation Engineer 2, BMS/VDS

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer 2, BMS/VDS provides support for the sitewide Building Management System (BMS) and Validated Data System (VDS). This includes implementation of changes to the utility and facility automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and providing on-call support. This role participates in and may lead projects and medium- to complex-level changes while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

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 Automation activities, such as system administration, code configuration, document and software development, test execution, change control, maintaining system documentation, interacting with system vendors, and routine maintenance and upgrades
• 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.)
• Creates standard code utilizing complex control strategies
• Delivers accurate and on-time Automation work while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance aspects of validated systems
• Participates in audits with customer representatives and regulatory agencies, as needed
• Collaborates with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), and Validation
• Provides training, guidance, and presents information to the team or other stakeholders
• Serves as on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Knowledge of GMP regulations
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively present and explain knowledge of several Automation subject areas to internal partners
• Willingness to provide feedback to others, including leaders
• Ability to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including on-call, as needed

Basic Requirements

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

Preferred:

• 3+ years of Automation experience 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No YesMay work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No YesWill work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No YesAbility to discern audible cues. No X YesAbility 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 (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 240 minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)

Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, 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

 

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.

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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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