Sr Engineer 1, Automation DSM DeltaV Infrastructure

Fujifilm•Holly Springs, NC

About The Position

The Senior Automation Engineer 1 supports the Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) facility by implementing changes to automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and providing on-call support. The role leads projects and complex changes while coordinating with internal and external groups. The engineer leads automation activities such as code configuration across process areas, develops specifications and test documentation, plans technical direction for a small area of responsibility, and guides small teams through automation changes and technology transfers. The position also contributes to automation hardware and software design, collaborates with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation, and conducts training and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant field.
Eight years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or other relevant technical experience.
Personal ownership and proactive collaboration with external business partners and internal stakeholders.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Ability to present complex information effectively.
Ability to provide feedback to others, including leaders.
Ability to remain up to date on regulatory and quality requirements for manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a technical field relevant to Automation or Instrumentation & Controls, with 6 or more years of Automation experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the Automation team through activities such as code configuration within several process areas.
Lead development of specification documents, including user requirements specifications (URS), functional specifications (FS), and design qualifications (DQ).
Lead development of test protocols and functional testing documents, including installation qualifications (IQ) and operational qualifications (OQ).
Plan and implement technical direction for a small area of responsibility.
Lead small teams through Automation changes and technology transfers.
Make complex decisions across single Automation systems.
Contribute to Automation system hardware and software designs.
Provide on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with departments such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation.
Conduct training and present information to the team or other stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.