Metrology Engineer

Job Title Metrology Engineer Location Pearl River, NY Job Overview The Engineering & Maintenance Department at the Pearl River site plays a critical role in supporting the production of Flublok, a key vaccine product manufactured in over 70,000 sq. ft. of GMP‑compliant manufacturing, laboratory, and administrative space. As the primary U.S.‑based facility for Flublok production, Pearl River is also a Homeland Security‑designated and licensed site for the supply of Bird Flu Vaccine drug substance in the event of a pandemic. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of site‑wide operations through expert maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of complex, site‑specific equipment and systems. We operate in a 24/7 GMP production environment, requiring precision, responsiveness, and a commitment to Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Responsibilities Provide proactive leadership, direction, single point accountability, and technical expertise required to achieve and sustain optimum reliability, and to develop and refine preventive/predictive maintenance programs and be knowledgeable on instrument calibration concepts and methods maintainability, useful life, and life cycle of equipment. Oversee and manage calibration and metrology programs, develop engineering solutions to chronic reliability problems, provide leadership and troubleshooting expertise/guidance for corrective maintenance activities. Support GMP manufacturing operations through proactive and reactive maintenance. Ensure equipment reliability across critical systems affecting production and lab environments. Respond to urgent needs with flexibility, including up to 25% overtime and shift work based on production cycles. Foster a proactive safety culture with a goal of zero injuries. Maintain equipment periodic maintenance plans. Maintain spare parts inventory. Participate in department rotational weekly on‑call schedule. Define the overall structure of the maintenance & metrology processes and strategy for methods and reliability engineering and continuous improvement of assets, optimizing the application of preventive and predictive maintenance to support business without compromising safety or compliance. Manage and execute preventive maintenance development through Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Simplified Maintenance Review (SMR), and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations or Run to Failure (RTF) with regular assessment. Identify sources of repetitive assets and process failures from both a mechanical and automated system perspective. Develop a preventive maintenance strategy for all equipment using the output from a criticality and complexity assessment to determine the method of preventive maintenance development. Have working knowledge of automated process controls and/or building management systems, and be able to support and troubleshoot such systems to ensure reliable and compliant performance. Provide troubleshooting assistance and develop and implement plans for continuous improvement of production equipment, processes, and process controls, applying appropriate predictive and preventive maintenance solutions that assure reliability and function. Maintain a strong foundation in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance. Use PowerBI, RPA, and real‑time analytics. Work with IoT, digital twins, and smart manufacturing technologies. Apply AI related applications in predictive maintenance and asset management. Lead change management and support digital transformation initiatives. Maintain departmental operating procedures, performing periodic reviews and updates as needed. Respond to equipment and site emergency conditions as part of the department rotating on‑call schedule. Qualifications Associates degree in Engineering, industrial maintenance or related technical fields. 7+ years of experience in calibration, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance or related fields. Participation in digital reliability or automation projects. Role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in predictive maintenance or asset performance. Proven success in leveraging technology to improve equipment uptime and efficiency. Ability to work in a GMP‑controlled environment with strict safety and compliance standards. Flexibility to support 24/7 operations, including occasional overtime and shift work based on production needs. Capability to perform tasks in manufacturing and laboratory settings, which may involve standing, walking, and lifting moderate weights. Commitment to maintaining a zero‑injury safety culture and adherence to all site health, safety, and environmental protocols. In addition, the Methods & Reliability Engineer must apply innovative technical solutions to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity, maintainability, and asset value; relate well to all levels of the organization and build appropriate working relationships with engineering colleagues and internal customer base; be knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the business and the engineering organization. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of experience in calibration, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance or related fields. Benefits Supportive, future‑focused team environment. Opportunities for career growth and development. Well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes contributions and amplifies impact. Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs. At least 14 weeks gender‑neutral parental leave. Access to cutting‑edge technology and data‑driven innovation. Opportunities to shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery worldwide. Compensation All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr