Automation Technician

Sanofi•Pocono Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. We deliver 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. Your job, as an Automation Technician - Vaccine within our Metrology Team, will have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people. We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world. 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 people’s lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma with 3+ years of experience in automation and electro-mechanical engineering background
Proven experience with the following automation service activities including: Understand Piping/Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
Read, troubleshoot and repair hard-wired control systems using schematic and wiring diagrams.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting is required.
The ability to make logical repair decisions.
Comfortable working around industrial and commercial equipment
The ability to work safely with electricity ranging from 120VAC-480VAC
Knowledgeable with pneumatic, hydraulic and steam control systems
Capable of troubleshooting, online and offline programming and configuring PLC ladder logic and HMI/ SCADA database and screens
Capable of troubleshooting and configuring automation network systems
Knowledgeable of field instrumentation including transmitters, actuators and signal converters
Knowledgeable of IT/IS systems and equipment, NEC classifications and NEMA ratings
Comfortable with the use of hand tools and measuring equipment
Ability to use and navigate windows software
Proven experience in hands-on programming and configuration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) such as the following manufacturers hardware and software products:
Hardware: Rockwell: PLCs, Panelview OITs Emerson: DeltaV Siemens: Simatic Schneider Electric
Network protocols including Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC, Allen Bradley DH+/DH485, and DNET, Metasys N1, N2,
Software: Emerson Intellution: iFix Aveva: unified galaxy Emerson: DeltaV Rockwell: Studio 5000, Factory Talk view Siemens: WinCC
Familiar with local and federal code requirements such as FDA CFR, NFPA/ NEC, OSHA, DEP, EPA and industry standards & guidelines including ISA, ISPE, GAMP5.
Familiar with process and utility equipment such as fermentation, purification, clean steam generators, Water For Injection (WFI), Clean/ Sterilize In Place systems (CIP/ SIP) systems, Building HVAC controls, and water/wastewater treatment systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support of all automated process control systems used in licensed manufacturing (including dedicated clean utilities) of the building that the Automation Site Support Manager has been assigned to.
Serve as the Automation Site Support interface with Operations personnel, QA Compliance, Information Systems, Engineering, Maintenance and the site wide Automation Support technicians.
Support the highly complex automated systems installed in the new and existing manufacturing facilities, security and its support systems.
Provide hands-on support of automated system in manufacturing.
Troubleshoot automated process equipment and process systems.
Aid in the investigation of process deviations and provide expertise for process evaluation.
Improve response time to failures in manufacturing and implement site automation standard procedures and Global Engineering Practices.