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Raleigh, NC · On-site
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Controls Technician Intern
Raleigh, NC · On-site
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Provide engineering technical support on PowerSecure MicroGrid equipment including switchgear and ... Programming Logic Controllers (PLC), Generator controllers, Protective relays, Alternators and ...
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Provide engineering technical support on PowerSecure MicroGrid equipment including switchgear and ... Programming Logic Controllers (PLC), Generator controllers, Protective relays, Alternators and ...
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| Aspect | Plc Programmer | Automation Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a degree in electrical engineering, automation, or related field; certifications in PLC programming are common | Often has technical diploma or associate degree; certifications in PLCs and control systems are beneficial |
| Work Environment | Primarily office-based for programming; on-site for testing and commissioning | Primarily on-site, maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems |
| Industry Usage | Used across manufacturing, process control, and automation industries | Common in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and plant operations |
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A PLC programmer oversees the programming of various machines functioning on programmable logic controller technology. PLC technology is a digital computer that controls electromagnetic processes, primarily in industrial equipment. As a PLC programmer, you are responsible for the programming and maintenance of these systems. Your duties include developing and programming new machines, reprograming existing machines, and diagnosing and repairing issues with PLC driven systems. You may work in various specialized industries, such as the medical, manufacturing, or agriculture fields. Your job is to create or update computerized machine systems so that the input, output, and control systems function optimally to meet the needs of your employer.
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Job description
The Automation Engineer 3, PLC will provide support to the Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) facility. This includes implementation of changes to the Automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and being a part of Automation on-call support. Specific areas of concentration are PLC controlled equipment such as Water and Steam Generation Skids, Centrifuges, Autoclaves, and Parts Washers utilizing Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
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 Automation activities, such as code configuration, document development, and test execution within several process areas
- Delivers accurate and on-time Automation work
- Creates standard code utilizing complex control strategies
- 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.)
- Builds scope of work documents for internal and external partners
- Serves as on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
- Collaborates with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation
- Conducts training and presents information to team or other stakeholders
- Other duties, as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Effective communication, both written and oral
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively present information to others
- Ability to provide feedback to others, including leaders
- Ability to present and explain knowledge of several Automation subject areas to internal partners
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field
- 5 years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or other relevant technical experience
Preferred:
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- 6+ years of Automation experience
- 6+ years of Automation experience
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. 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 time. No X Yes 30 minutes
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 240 minutes
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers. No X Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, X 10 lbs. 33 lbs.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes
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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).
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With each Industry we enter, We’ve learned to Leverage and Adapt our knowledge, Expertise and rRsources to make the World a better place. When it comes to Innovating for a Healthier World and a more sustainable society, we’ll NEVER STOP. Fujifilm will contribute to the social challenges by creating new value in a wide range of business domains through innovation in Products, Services, and Technological Development. We launched our Healthcare Business with X-ray film in 1936. And now, We are developing our business in areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment as a Comprehensive Healthcare Company. We will never stop Innovating for a Healthier World.
Industry
Chemical manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Minato-ku, Tokyo, JP