Senior Control Systems Automation Engineer, Digital

If youre interested in this role please apply in English and include an English version of your CV.

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team thats revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee youll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives.

Modernas commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its footprint in Japan with our newest site at Shonan Health Innovation Park (Shonan iPark) a premier hub for life sciences innovation. This strategic location reflects our growing commitment to the Asia-Pacific region and Japans vibrant biotech ecosystem. We invite dedicated professionals to join our mission and help shape the future of mRNA science in Japan.

As a Senior Control Systems Automation Engineer in our Digital for Research & Technical Development team youll be at the forefront of designing implementing and maintaining state-of-the-art automation systems at our Moderna Enzymatics facility in Fujisawa Japan. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with SCADA BMS DCS and MES platforms ensuring seamless IT/OT convergence and enabling secure compliant and future-ready infrastructure that accelerates mRNA innovation.

Youll collaborate across local and global functions to support both scientific discovery and manufacturing excellence ensuring digital and automation systems contribute directly to Modernas transformative mission. This role also offers close proximity to Generative AI tools and digital innovation driving new possibilities in how we monitor scale and optimize operations.

Heres What Youll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• 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.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Partnering with global IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure high-performance operational connectivity and regulatory compliance.

• Supporting cross-functional teamsincluding Manufacturing R&D and Digital Engineeringin 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.

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:

• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.
  This role embodies our digitization mindset as youll architect and evolve high-impact control systems that accelerate R&D and manufacturing efficiency.

• We behave like owners. The solutions were building go beyond any job description.
  As a site-based individual contributor your ownership over systems standards and performance will directly shape the quality and scalability of operations at the Shonan facility.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in chemical engineering computer Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency in English (verbal and/or written) required due to global collaboration needs.

• 58 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.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• 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 mindsetdriven to innovate and contribute to a transformational company that is Bold Relentless Curious and Collaborative.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support

• Family building benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off including vacation bank holidays volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savingsandinvestments to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission values and mindsets every day our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at .

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