Software Automation Engineer

Fujifilm•Mesa, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a Software Automation Engineer! The Role This role will require a Software Automation Engineer with a customer-focused mindset, excellent organizational skills, and the flexibility to communicate across different time zones and business units, including occasional off-hour coordination and streamlining processes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of data integrity while automating the current environment. A proactive mindset to manage and maintain the Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Electronic Certificate of Analysis (eCOA) systems within a complex, multi-system environment is necessary. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing change requests, managing customer notifications including first batch reporting and the Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASN) communications, alongside ensuring accurate and timely data flow between ERP, LIMS, SAP, and third-party systems.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED with a minimum of 15 years of experience in quality control, supply chain, or technical operations within a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
5 years’ experience in master mapping translation table with revisions and translations for customer specifications and automation.
SQL and Database coding a must.
Experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving IT, Quality, Production, and external partners.
Customer-facing experience with strong focus on service and communication.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively and patiently with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to understand and interpret technical documents, specifications, and contractual requirements.
Resilience - Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
Communication - Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
Reasoning & Decision Making - Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
Comprehension - Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration with a minimum of 10 years of experience is preferred.
Experience managing processes or similar certificate/document management systems preferred.
Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably SAP), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with customer specifications and contractual requirements.
Coordinate system changes, including staging and deployment of certificate profiles and material assignments in SAP and LIMS (preferred but not mandatory).
Manage and track COA-related change requests from initiation through approvals, development, testing, and go-live stages, automation is a forward focus.
Serve as a primary point of contact for customer notifications related to first batch reporting, batch tagging, COA setup, and ASN communications, alongside being the liaison for quality.
Ensure all mandatory documentation (approved specs, mapping tables, batch tagging and test batch info) is complete.
Ensure all changes and developments are properly costed and aligned with contractual obligations.
Work closely with multiple functional groups including QA, Production, IT, Sales, Material Master, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth process execution, not limited to the Arizona time zone.
Automate data flows between SAP, LIMS, and third-party vendors via IDOCs and customized outbound file templates.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and data integrity.