Automation Engineer 2, BMS/VDS

About the role

The Automation Engineer 2, BMS/VDS supports the sitewide Building Management System (BMS) and Validated Data System (VDS). Responsibilities include implementing changes to utility and facility automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and providing on-call support.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Serves as on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Provides training, guidance, and presents information to the team or other stakeholders
• Serves as an expert in several Automation subject areas and provides feedback to others, including leaders

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

Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• 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
• Supports 24/7 manufacturing facility, including on-call, as needed

Knowledge

• Knowledge of GMP regulations

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!