Manufacturing Process Engineer II

Position Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join us and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what we call Genki. 

 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.

If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. 

Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.

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

Job Description

Summary:  The Manufacturing Process Engineer II is an integral part of the Manufacturing Technical Operations department located in College Station, Texas.  This position will report directly to the Manager of Technical Operations, Manufacturing.

 

Works independently and with colleagues to provide expertise and assistance for the design, development, standardization, and maintenance of an operational biotechnology utilized to manufacture various proteins and other drug substances.  This person would become the subject matter expert on core manufacturing and operational technologies for the manufacturing unit.  Operational biotechnologies include 1. USP: Isolators and biosafety cabinets and their use in cell propagation, Cell Culture/Single Use Technology for adherent and suspension culture; 2. DSP: Dispensing and Mixing and Buffer Preparation, Chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration, various filtration technologies, centrifugation, and Bulk Fill.  This position will also create training programs and perform training for manufacturing technicians in the unit operation categories.

 

Essential Functions:

 

Develop and maintain equipment and unit operation standards and procedures utilizing the 4M (Man, Materials, Machinery, and Methods) approach, including:

 

(Man) Develop and deliver practical skill-building and training plans for a given operational technology to manufacturing technicians.

• Collaborate with individuals and teams of technicians & managers on self-development plans.
• Responsible for interfacing with internal/external technical experts and peers to maintain a broad knowledge of the technology and regulatory issues that impact the biopharmaceutical business, enabling technology options to be identified, evaluated and compared.
• Responsible for specifying, purchasing, designing, qualifying, and handing over effective manufacturing systems, ensuring plant modifications have credible delivery plans.
• Implement e-learning, video, classroom, and in-suite design and delivery as appropriate.
• Take the lead in investigating and resolving events that arise from compliance issues.
• Assist in identifying improvement to and managing change in technology transfer practices to deliver continuous improvements.
• Create and maintain the technical training manuals and personnel certification process.
• Develop and ensure training and skill-building a