Automation Engineer at FISI - FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. is hiring an Automation Engineer. The Automation Engineer will work with the customer to generate Director Methods that fulfill workflow requirements, operate collaboratively with internal teams to assist with the generation of acceptance criteria and associated documentation. Design, build, test, and deliver WAKO’s Automation systems to customers.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. is a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of cell culture solutions for Life Science and Medical markets, providing products and services that assist customers in advancing healthcare initiatives. Working across discovery research, cell and gene therapy, reproductive medicine and cytogenetics, as well as the large-scale production of biotherapeutics and vaccines, the Company is trusted by researchers, manufacturers, and clinicians worldwide. For over 50 years, FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific’s Mission has been to empower all who bring medicines and treatments to life with unmatched quality and responsiveness in its products and custom solutions, providing customers with the vital resources needed to enrich human lives through innovative, accessible therapies. The Company’s facilities adhere to both ISO and FDA regulations, with manufacturing facilities that follow cGMP guidelines in the USA, Japan, and the Netherlands, and a media optimization center in China. All sites prioritize strategies that adhere to the FUJIFILM Sustainability Value Plan 2030 for sustainable growth. FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. is a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation reporting to FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation. 

Job Description

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for understanding how to use new/existing third-party instrumentation, obtain API and STEP file documentation, and understanding what functionality customers expect from each instrument
• Understand how to install, teach, and run Precise Robotic Arms
• Create documentation for our software and train customers on its operation
• Utilize past research or automation experience to communicate with scientific customers and ensure manual experiments are appropriately transformed into fully automated systems
• Support automation project throughout the entire project lifecycle:
  • Interpret needs of automation projects
  • Identify requirements that require development/customization to the project
  • Determine & mitigate risks to projects
  • Assemble requirements from project work orders
  • Implement the automation project
  • Test automated systems during Pre-FAT, FAT and SAT at partner/customer sites.
• Conduct Director software and driver testing/troubleshooting.
• Work with third-party vendors to obtain necessary integration information (API/STEP files/Manuals) to operate devices and build drivers
• Learn how third-party devices operate, and develop driver requirements to allow integration of devices with Director
• Regularly write technical documentation, including knowledge base articles, service notes, technical bulletins, and troubleshooting procedures
• Train partners and customers on using robotic arms, device drivers, and full-scale automated systems
• Use past benchtop science knowledge to properly translate customer’s manual processes into validated fully automated systems

 Required Skills/Education 

• BS degree in Biomedical Engineering or appropriate industry experience as an automation engineer, plus a minimum of 5 years working as a bench scientist, research associate, or field service support
• Ability to debug networking issues and programming skills
• Experience using Git for version control
• Write technical documentation
• Customer Service Skills
• Analytical, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to speak and read English
• Good oral and written communication skills

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $87,035 - $113,300 per year. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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