Automation Engineer

Automation EngineerThe MA Bio-Campus is home to Sanofi's digital facility which won ISPE's Facility of the Future and Facility of the Year 2020. As such, the Manufacturing Systems & Automation group is responsible for executing Sanofi's Digital Strategy to deliver innovative solutions. Focused on Digital 4.0, this group is involved in delivering digital solutions for large capital projects as well as continuous improvement and optimizing existing solutions. The group is responsible for design, implementation, support, and maintenance of digital systems aligned with site and company goals. This encompasses work processes that originate with the identification of a new or revised digital systems, the design, installation, verification and validation of the system, the maintenance of the system in its commissioned/qualified/validated state and the retirement of the system at the end of its life.We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.This position is responsible for providing automation expertise for small to medium projects. These projects include continuous improvement and retrofit. This person will troubleshoot and support delivery of future enhancements for automation related systems. The Automation Engineer II will be responsible for maintaining and providing technical support, ensuring availability of the automation systems for multiple manufacturing facilities.Additional Responsibilities include:Providing leadership and direction to junior team members while embodying the principles of the Sanofi Global Leadership ModelEnsuring timely issue escalation to senior management and cross-functional support teamsPartnering with support teams i.e., Manufacturing, Quality, etc to ensure deliverables are completed to meet to production schedulesProvide technical solutions to a wide range of process automation related design challenges. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectivesResponsible for ensuring process equipment automation are available to support operations schedule requirementsManaging small departmental projects and ensuring that the appropriate controls, approvals, and validation requirements are implementedIntegrate systems and data from a variety of skidded systems, analytical equipment, and process/building control systemsDeveloping robust solutions that have minimal downtime and ensure data integrityContribute to the development of automation standardsComplying with Sanofi requirements for trainingEnsuring Inspection Readiness of assigned areasOverseeing completion of investigations and deviationsEnsuring all assigned deviations and CAPA's are closed in a timely mannerEnsuring that Automation documentation is compliant and inspection readyParticipating in inspections conducted by external regulatorsComplying with requirements from Genzyme's Safety Program including Health and Safety regulations and OSHA requirementsWorking collaboratively with inter-department and cross-functional teams to lead necessary changes in a timely and productive mannerPartnering with Manufacturing to troubleshoot and drive resolution of process issues and proactively driving projects to improve manufacturing processPartnering with Operational Excellence to drive process improvements through Kaizens, Kanban, 5S and VSMBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or related technological field and 2+ years of experience in the automation field preferably in the life sciencesMaster's degree with 1+ years of experience in the automation field preferably in the life sciences fieldDirect experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA)Preferred Qualifications:Experience with DeltaV automationExperience with multiple computerized systems (Ignition, Werum PAS-X, PI, etc.)Experience with SCADA/PLC systems such as Rockwell Factory Talk/RSLogix, HoneywellUnderstanding of network infrastructureExperience with systems/network/validation, preferable in the chemical, pharmaceutical, foods, or other process industries is preferredElectrical Engineer or Chemical EngineerExperienced in establishment of safe practices in a cGMP environment.Understanding of virtual environments, VMWare, Hyper-VProficient working with computer programs/applications such as Windows, VBA, MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.Strong organizational skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently and be accountableProven technical and analytical skills to quickly resolve automation system issuesSpecial Working Conditions:Required manufacturing operations support on a rotating "on call" 24/7 basisRequires working in an industrial manufacturing environment including gowningWhy choose us?Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale.Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.Grow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride.Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.