Entry Level Reliability Engineer Jobs in Durham, NC

The Tech 2, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and operational reliability of the instrumentation and controls that support facility-wide equipment, and facility systems through effective Preventive and Corrective Maintenance and Calibration practices and know-how.

Days and Nights open - 12 hour shifts

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

What You’ll Do

• Performs intermediate instrumentation and controls troubleshooting, repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance to all site equipment, systems, process measurement and control, utility, laboratory, and bench-top instrumentation
• Performs calibrations to instrumentation and controls
• Follows standard procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) quality standards
• Provides input and recommendation for written instruction of preventive maintenance tasks and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Assists in the development of maintenance and calibration procedures and programs
• Performs loop checks for new instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Performs lock out tag out (LOTO) as required to complete I&C/Metrology activities
• Mentors’ entry-level technicians
• Adheres to all safety requirements and follow safe work practices
• Notifies management or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) when unsafe conditions or hazards are found
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed
• Performs spare parts assessments, as required
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call, and weekends

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2-4 years of I&C or similar experience 
• Experience with tools and equipment used to perform maintenance work

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering or a related field
• Prior I&C experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated environment
• Prior experience working in a GMP environment
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

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. No X Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. No X Yes May be required to operate a pallet jack
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. No X Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No X Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. No X Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. No X Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, 10 lbs. X 33 lbs., more with assistance
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. No X Yes

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.

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 (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).