Metrology Engineer

Job Title : Metrology Engineer

Location: Swiftwater

About the Job

The Metrology Engineer serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all instrumentation related questions, deviations, or enhancements. This role is responsible for managing the instrument database for assigned areas, which includes the addition, removal, and identification of functionally equivalent replacements for production areas, building utilities, laboratories, and assigned projects. The individual works collaboratively to complete assignments and oversees the successful completion of tasks. Using solid analytical skills, the incumbent must be able to recognize problems of moderate scope and complexity and independently develop potential solutions and courses of action. This individual represents the work group on multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams and uses established relationships to influence and lead teams and stakeholders with fact-based, business value knowledge.

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

About Sanofi:

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.

Main Responsibilities

Instrument Database Management :

• Creates and controls changes of instrument records and works with approvers for timely processing
• Assures accuracy of data
• Defines and creates guidelines for inputs and general content
• Completes review of calibrations in a timely manner
• Identifies areas for data management process improvements which increases efficiency and/or improve quality of data

Technical Analysis:

• Leads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts for instrumentation
• Leads Risk Management efforts for instrumentation
• Assures collection of proper data to support failure analysis
• Communicates frequently and as needed with deviation investigators and end users
• Evaluates instrument and system costs long-term including analysis of installation/maintenance costs against the cost of possible failures
• Performs instrument life-cycle assessments

Parts/Instruments Availability:

• Create stock quantities congruent with supporting analysis
• Assist Reliability Engineer with Functional Equivalent efforts for Metrology
• Works with Stores to develop creative and economical alternatives for long lead time items that may affect site operation (i.e., stocking agreements, standardization, etc.)
• Promotes the standardization of site instruments and instrument installation

General Responsibilities:

• Support the change management system through the completion of action items
• Metrology lead for deviations in area of responsibility
• Support/create corrective and preventive action plans
• Review functional and criticality assessments for new and existing instruments

• Supports/Leads safety initiatives
• Authors SOP's/SWI's as a technical writer.
• Provides technical guidance to instrument techs (requires working in production areas)
• Maintains training as current
• Presents training materials and other instrument-related communications
• Is the main technical (instrument) contact for end users, Quality and Maintenance in his or her area of responsibility
• Attends coordination and shutdown meetings as required with end users and others
• Assists and backs up other instrument engineers
• Support field related activities - 20% (i.e. Deviation GEMBAs, Troubleshooting, instrument walkdowns, and project activities)

Key Involvement in Decision-Making Process

Key Roles

• Instrument database management and data integrity
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions for instrumentation failures
• Reliability strategy and processes for instrumentation (FMEA, RCA, CAPAs)
• Identification and prioritization of instrument-related CI initiatives
• Technical guidance for instrument technicians and end users

About You

Basic Qualifications

Education and experience:

• BS in Engineering Life sciences or related degree with 3+ years relevant experience, OR associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR High School Diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience. (hands-on work performing calibrations, typically progressing from a Metrology or Calibration Technician role to an engineering or SME level position)

Technical Skills:

• Good understanding of current Maintenance and Metrology best practices and common issues addressed by Metrology
• Proficiency with CMMS (i.e. ProCal), SAP, IndySoft, data historian programs are a requirement.
• Experience with the specification and calibration of most of the following instruments is preferred: pressure, temperature, weight, flow, conductivity, chlorine, pH, timers and humidity.

Soft Skills:

• Experience developing, mentoring, or training technicians or team members
• Led implementation activities or technical initiatives
• Cross-functional influence: Ability to influence and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams without direct authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to actively and cooperatively work with cross functional teams

Physical Requirements & Special Working Conditions:

• Frequent movement around the site and into production areas is an essential function of this job

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
• 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.

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.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:
$100.500,00 - $145.166,66

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.