Senior Control Systems Automation Engineer, Digital
Description
Moderna is expanding its presence in Japan, with a new site at Shonan Health Innovation Park. This role involves joining the Digital for Research & Technical Development team as a Senior Control Systems Automation Engineer. The position focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation systems at the Moderna Enzymatics facility in Fujisawa, Japan. Key responsibilities include working with SCADA, BMS, DCS, and MES platforms, ensuring IT/OT convergence, and contributing to secure, compliant, and future-ready infrastructure to accelerate mRNA innovation. The role involves collaboration across local and global functions to support scientific discovery and manufacturing excellence, and leveraging Generative AI tools and digital innovation for monitoring, scaling, and optimizing operations.
What We're Looking For
Designing and implementing scalable automation solutions based on complex equipment and data integration requirements, adhering to ISA standards.,Leading the entire lifecycle of automation and control systems, including design, development, validation, maintenance, and upgrades.,Enabling seamless communication across automation platforms (PLC, SCADA, DCS, BMS) and enterprise-level systems like MES, Data Historians, and Analytics Platforms.,Partnering with global IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, high-performance operational connectivity and regulatory compliance.,Supporting cross-functional teams—including Manufacturing, R&D, and Digital Engineering—in deploying validated, scalable automation systems.,Identifying automation bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement through standardization and innovative enhancements.,Applying cybersecurity and network design best practices to maintain system reliability and data integrity.
Ideal Candidate
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.,Proficiency in English and Japanese (verbal and/or written).,5–8 years of hands-on experience in automation systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.,Strong expertise in SCADA, DCS, and BMS platforms, including configuration, troubleshooting, and integration.,Proven experience applying ISA-95 and ISA-88 frameworks, connecting PLC/HMI systems through DCS and MES layers.,Deep understanding of IT and OT infrastructure, including virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, and system architecture for both batch and continuous processes.,Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Fieldbus, HART, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC/OPC UA) and middleware tools (Kepware, MQTT, REST API).,Experience in Computer System Validation (CSV), IQ/OQ/PQ, and GxP compliance.,Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.,Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.,Professional composure under pressure, with a results-oriented mindset and collaborative attitude.,Excellent interpersonal skills to build productive relationships across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.,A growth mindset—driven to innovate and contribute to a transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Benefits
Special Commitments
Smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
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About the Company
Moderna, Inc.
Moderna is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of medicines made of messenger RNA (mRNA). The company's platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases.
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