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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.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

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.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• System Management: 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).
• Change Request Coordination: Manage and track COA-related change requests from initiation through approvals, development, testing, and go-live stages, automation is a forward focus.
• Customer Communication & Support: 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.
• Data Mapping & Document Control: Ensure all mandatory documentation (approved specs, mapping tables, batch tagging and test batch info) is complete.
• Contract Compliance; Ensure all changes and developments are properly costed and aligned with contractual obligations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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. Ability to automate data flows between SAP, LIMS, and third-party vendors via IDOCs and customized outbound file templates
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and data integrity

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.
• 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.
• 5 years’ experience in master mapping translation table with revisions and translations for customer specifications and automation.
• SQL and Database coding a must
• Experience managing processes or similar certificate/document management systems preferred.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving IT, Quality, Production, and external partners.
• Customer-facing experience with strong focus on service and communication.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably SAP), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) preferred.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication.

• 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.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (feus.humanresources@fujifilm.com).