Senior Instrumentation Technician

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to perform general to advanced Instrument and Controls repairs/troubleshooting/preventive maintenance (PM) to all plant equipment/systems, process measurement and control, utility, laboratory and bench top instrumentation and to perform routine scheduled calibration.

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FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to perform general to advanced Instrument and Controls repairs/troubleshooting/preventive maintenance (PM) to all plant equipment/systems, process measurement and control, utility, laboratory and bench top instrumentation and to perform routine scheduled calibration.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform general to advanced Instrument and Controls repairs/troubleshooting/preventive maintenance(PM) to all plant equipment/systems, not to exclude test standards, process measurement and control, utility, laboratory and bench top instrumentation
• Responsible for the calibration, troubleshooting and repair and preventive maintenance to include process measurement and control and utility instrumentation as well as general laboratory instrumentation
• Rebuild control valves, actuators and positioners, and switching devices
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and pneumatic control circuits
• Perform electronic maintenance for pressure, temperature, flow weight, pH, DO and other critical process parameter-measuring devices
• Use equipment manuals and drawings to troubleshoot problems
• Perform troubleshooting on a wide variety of equipment and related process problems together with the manufacturing departments or other departments
• Maintain frequent communication with manufacturing personnel to be aware of their priorities and to communicate equipment repair status
• Support analysis of equipment breakdowns(failure analysis) to determine root cause and make recommendations to eliminate future breakdowns; participate on FEMA teams and other process improvement team as required (OPEX)
• Locate spare parts as needed; make recommendations for inventory stock levels
• Document all work on work orders, calibration datasheets and other required forms as necessary
• Support project engineering with design/installation/validation of new plant systems not to exclude facility/process/laboratory/utility systems
• Assume lead role for I&C department function on large projects to include coordination, tracking, reporting updates, meetings, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of plant equipment systems; able to operate components and complete systems without assistance
• Use root cause failure analysis tools for equipment reliability
• Develop and formalize written instruction for preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and SOPs including charts, graphs, data records in final document format using Word, Excel and other document generation packages/databases as necessary
• Assist with planning equipment/system shutdowns for maintenance/calibration
• Recommend and implement system modifications/upgrades to improve system efficiency/performance/safety
• General to advanced repair/troubleshooting and PM of automation systems not to exclude DCS/BMS/PLC systems; interpret automation configuration operation errors; able to operate, isolate, troubleshoot systems using automated interfaces; perform loop checks
• Cross train I&C technicians as required
• Support plant operations during off-hours if needed
• Adhere to all safety requirements and follow safe procedures, immediately notifying management or Safety when unsafe conditions or potential hazards are found; attend all required safety and health training
• Support cGMP standards as required

 Required Education and Experience

• HS and 10+ years industrial/mechanical experience or equivalent

FDBU works with technical data, technology and materials that are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations. This position will require access to technical data, technology and source code that is controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations at 22 C.F.R. Parts 120 – 130 and Export Administration Regulations in 15 C.F.R. Part 730 – 774, as may be amended. To conform to these laws and regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., protected individuals as defined by 8 USC 1324(b)(a)(3) (i.e., asylees and refugees) or otherwise eligible for an export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Offers of employment will be contingent on the Company's ability to secure an export authorization.

FDBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please e-mail FDBUHR@fujifilm.com.

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.