Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About The Job: Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers seamlessly, purposefully, and  Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life‑changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. You will be part of the Manufacturing Systems & Automation department at our Swiftwater site, supporting the manufacturing system automation. The role involves implementing changes to automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and providing on‑call support.

You will act as a subject‑matter expert for automated process control systems used in licensed manufacturing, collaborating with Operations, QA Compliance, Information Systems, Engineering, Maintenance, and Automation Support technicians.

• 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, including development of user/functional/detailed specifications, test protocols, and system validation.
• Risk and Compliance Management – Identify and proactively manage risks and ensure compliance with GMP to minimize disruptions.
• Training and Support – Develop and deliver specialized training materials and provide ongoing support post‑implementation.
• Collaboration and Documentation – Work with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Tech Transfer to capture and document detailed requirements.
• Standards and Best Practices – Develop standards and best practices for validation activities; lead cross‑functional teams through design reviews and user acceptance testing.
• Operational Meetings – Participate in facility operational meetings to meet reporting needs.
• Operational Oversight – Oversee daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other control systems to ensure continuous production with minimal downtime.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify, propose, and implement process and system improvements to enhance automation performance, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing flexibility.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with engineering, production, quality, IT, and other teams for alignment with production goals and regulatory requirements.
• Compliance and Risk Management – Ensure all automation activities comply with GMP, safety standards, and other regulations; manage associated risks.
• On‑Call Support – Provide on‑call support during off‑shift hours on a rotating schedule.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical, chemical, mechanical, automation, computer science, biotechnology, or a related technical field applicable to the biopharma sector.

• Automation and Engineering: 2+ years of direct experience in automation systems and support, preferably in biopharma or related industries.
• Process Control Systems:
  Knowledge of DCS (Delta
  
  V), SCADA (Aveva), PLCs, and related automation technologies; understanding of machine connectivity and data acquisition into higher‑level applications using OPC.

• Team Collaboration – Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical Skills – Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Communication – Effective communication with diverse stakeholders across projects.

• English – Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Supportive, future‑focused team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes contributions.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and gender‑neutral parental leave of at least 14 weeks.
• Commensurate compensation based on experience; eligibility to participate in company employee benefit programs.

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 status, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or 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.