Automation Engineer

• Location: Swiftwater, PA

• Ensure seamless integration of automation systems with digital applications to support production, quality control, and data management.

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• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards (C&Q), including user/functional/detailed specification development, test protocols, and system validation.

• Work closely with the client to understand their needs and develop strategies tailored to their organization through site assessments.

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• Identify and proactively manage risks.

• Ensure compliance with GMP to minimize disruptions to timelines and costs.

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• Develop and deliver specialized training materials for staff to ensure proper operation and maintenance of automated systems.

• Provide ongoing support post-implementation.

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• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Tech Transfer departments to capture and document detailed requirements.

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• Develop standards and best practices for development and validation activities.

• Lead cross-functional teams through design reviews and user acceptance testing during the development change and validation process.

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• Participate in facility operational meetings to ensure facility reporting needs are met.

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• Oversee the daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of automation systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other control systems) to ensure continuous production with minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

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• Identify, propose, and implement process and system improvements to enhance automation performance, reduce costs, and improve flexibility in manufacturing operations.

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• Work closely with engineering, production, quality, IT, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of automation systems with production goals and regulatory requirements.

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• Ensure that all automation activities comply with GMP, safety standards, and other relevant regulations. Lead efforts to manage risks associated with automation systems and address any compliance issues proactively.

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• Be available to provide “on call” support during off-shift hours, based on a rotating schedule, to support manufacturing operations.

• Automation and Engineering:  2+ years of direct experience in automation systems and automation support within biopharma or related industries is preferred.

• Process Control Systems: Knowledge in systems like DCS (DeltaV), SCADA (Aveva), PLCs, and related automation technologies in a manufacturing context. Machine connectivity understanding with data acquisition from PLCs into higher level applications like Historian, ERPs, etc... using current technologies like OPC is preferred.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Analytical Skills: Problem-solving abilities.

• Communication: Effective communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders across projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Automation, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Computer Sciences, and/or applicable technical field related to engineering in the biopharma sector. Relevant work experience may be substituted for the required college degree.

• English: Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

• 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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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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