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 participating in automation on-call support. The role leads projects and complex changes while coordinating with internal and external groups. It also provides technical direction for a small area of responsibility and contributes to automation hardware and software designs. The position leads automation activities including code configuration across process areas, development of specification documents and test protocols, and functional testing. It collaborates with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation, leads small teams through automation changes and tech transfers, and conducts training and presentations. The work is based at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies’ bioproduction facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant field.
At least 8 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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