Metrology Engineer

Sanofi•Pocono Township, PA

2d•$100,500 - $145,167•Onsite

About The Position

The Metrology Engineer serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all instrumentation related questions, deviations, or enhancements. This role is responsible for managing the instrument database for assigned areas, which includes the addition, removal, and identification of functionally equivalent replacements for production areas, building utilities, laboratories, and assigned projects. The individual works collaboratively to complete assignments and oversees the successful completion of tasks. Using solid analytical skills, the incumbent must be able to recognize problems of moderate scope and complexity and independently develop potential solutions and courses of action. This individual represents the work group on multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams and uses established relationships to influence and lead teams and stakeholders with fact-based, business value knowledge. 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. 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 lives.

Requirements

BS in Engineering Life sciences or related degree with 3+ years relevant experience, OR associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR High School Diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience. (hands-on work performing calibrations, typically progressing from a Metrology or Calibration Technician role to an engineering or SME level position)
Good understanding of current Maintenance and Metrology best practices and common issues addressed by Metrology
Proficiency with CMMS (i.e. ProCal), SAP, IndySoft, data historian programs are a requirement.
Experience with the specification and calibration of most of the following instruments is preferred: pressure, temperature, weight, flow, conductivity, chlorine, pH, timers and humidity.
Experience developing, mentoring, or training technicians or team members
Led implementation activities or technical initiatives
Cross-functional influence: Ability to influence and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams without direct authority
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to actively and cooperatively work with cross functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with the specification and calibration of most of the following instruments is preferred: pressure, temperature, weight, flow, conductivity, chlorine, pH, timers and humidity.

Responsibilities

Creates and controls changes of instrument records and works with approvers for timely processing
Assures accuracy of data
Defines and creates guidelines for inputs and general content
Completes review of calibrations in a timely manner
Identifies areas for data management process improvements which increases efficiency and/or improve quality of data
Leads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts for instrumentation
Leads Risk Management efforts for instrumentation
Assures collection of proper data to support failure analysis
Communicates frequently and as needed with deviation investigators and end users
Evaluates instrument and system costs long-term including analysis of installation/maintenance costs against the cost of possible failures
Performs instrument life-cycle assessments
Create stock quantities congruent with supporting analysis
Assist Reliability Engineer with Functional Equivalent efforts for Metrology
Works with Stores to develop creative and economical alternatives for long lead time items that may affect site operation (i.e., stocking agreements, standardization, etc.)
Promotes the standardization of site instruments and instrument installation
Support the change management system through the completion of action items
Metrology lead for deviations in area of responsibility
Support/create corrective and preventive action plans
Review functional and criticality assessments for new and existing instruments
Supports/Leads safety initiatives
Authors SOP’s/SWI’s as a technical writer.
Provides technical guidance to instrument techs (requires working in production areas)
Maintains training as current
Presents training materials and other instrument-related communications
Is the main technical (instrument) contact for end users, Quality and Maintenance in his or her area of responsibility
Attends coordination and shutdown meetings as required with end users and others
Assists and backs up other instrument engineers
Support field related activities - 20% (i.e. Deviation GEMBAs, Troubleshooting, instrument walkdowns, and project activities)