Automation Engineer

Job Title:

Automation Engineer

Location:

Swiftwater, PA

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. Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to pursue scientific miracles to improve lives.

Our team strives to transform the practice of medicine, connecting our science to communities in meaningful ways. Within our Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply Ambition, we’re redefining our strategy, culture, and processes to make a tangible impact worldwide. In this role, you’ll join the Automation & Manufacturing Systems department at our Swiftwater site, supporting directly the manufacturing system automation. The role will support implementation of changes to the automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and being a part of the site automation on‑call support.

The role will provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level support of all automated process control systems used in licensed manufacturing (including dedicated clean utilities) of the building that the Automation Engineer has been assigned to. The position will be the Manufacturing Systems & Automation Site Support interface with Operations personnel, QA Compliance, Information Systems, Engineering, Maintenance and the site wide Automation Support technicians.

The Automation Engineer must exhibit strong customer communication skills and have in-depth technical knowledge of process control systems and equipment used in biotech / pharmaceutical manufacturing and utility systems. This position will support the highly complex automated systems installed in the new and existing manufacturing facilities, security and its support systems. Expected results from this position would include hands‑on support of automated system in manufacturing (including Building Automation Systems), troubleshooting of automated process equipment and process systems, coordination of contractors, execution of site change controls, aiding in the investigation of process deviations and providing expertise for process evaluation and product improvements for better quality and yields.

The role will provide improved response time to failures in manufacturing and implement site automation standard procedures and Global Engineering Practices. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible.

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The Automation Engineer will oversee automation control systems within the whole site but mostly dedicated to Buildings with Delta

V system.

• System Integration:
  Ensure seamless integration of automation systems with digital applications to support production, quality control, and data management.
• Deliverable Accountability:
  Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards (C&Q), including user/functional/detailed specification development, test protocols, and system validation.
• Risk and Compliance Management:
  Identify and proactively manage risks. Ensure compliance with GMP to minimize disruptions to timelines and costs.
• Training and Support:
  Develop and deliver specialized training materials for staff to ensure proper operation and maintenance of automated systems. Provide ongoing support post‑implementation.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
  Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Tech Transfer departments to capture and document detailed requirements.
• Standards and Best Practices:
  Develop standards and best practices for development and validation activities. Lead cross‑functional teams through design reviews and user acceptance testing.
• Operational Meetings:
  Participate in facility operational meetings…