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Senior Automation Engineer

FISI - FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Position Overview

We are hiring a Sr. Automation Engineer. The Sr. Automation Engineer will work with the customer to generate Director methods that fulfil workflow requirements, operate collaboratively with internal teams to assist with the generation of acceptance criteria and associated documentation. and design, build, test, and deliver Wako’s automation systems to customers. This role will be responsible for thoroughly testing Director Scheduling Software and device drives to ensure they perform as expected for customers. 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.

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

  • Independently lead interact with customers to answer relevant questions.
  • Independently support automation project throughout the entire project lifecycle :

Utilize integration experience to 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
  • Independently implement the automation project
  • Lead team that will test automated systems during Pre-FAT, FAT and SAT at partner / customer sites.
  • Device test regime and 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.
  • Using past experience working in a lab and or as an integrated learn how third-party devices operate and develop driver requirements to allow integration of devices with Director.
  • Regularly write technical documentation, including knowledge based 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
  • Use experience as an integrator to suggest improvements and / or the future direction of our Director Scheduling Software
  • Work is performed in various environments, including remotely, with domestic and international business travel. Employee must have the ability to remain in a designated location for prolonged periods during Trade Show and Conference Meetings.
  • Required Skills / Education

  • BS degree in Biomedical Engineering or appropriate industry experience as an Automation Engineer.
  • A minimum of 10 years working as a bench scientist, research associate, or field service support.
  • Ability to debug networking issues and programming skills a plus.
  • Ability to travel 30-40%.
  • Salary and Benefits :

  • For California, the base salary range for this position is $114,443.00 to $160,319.00 annually. 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
  • 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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    EEO Information

    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.

    ADA Information

    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 (

    fisihr@fujifilm.com

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