Automation Engineer , BMS​/VDS

The Automation Engineer 3, 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.

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.”

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• Perform 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
• Develop (generate, review, and maintain) various specification documents (e.g., user requirements specification (URS), functional specification (FS), design qualification (DQ), etc.)
• Develop (generate, review, and maintain) various test protocols and functional testing documents (e.g., installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), etc.)
• Create standard code utilizing complex control strategies
• Deliver accurate and on‑time Automation work while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance aspects of validated systems
• Participate in audits with customer representatives and regulatory agencies, as needed
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), and Validation
• Provide training, guidance, and present information to the team or other stakeholders
• Serve as on‑call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Perform other duties, as assigned

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering or other relevant field with 5 years of applicable industry experience (e.g., automation, I&C); or
• Master’s degree in technical field of study relevant to automation; or
• I&C with 3 years of applicable industry experience (e.g., automation, I&C)

• Experience working in a GMP or other highly regulated environment

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No Yes

May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes

Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes

Ability to discern audible cues. No X Yes

Ability 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…