Process Engineer

Sanofi•Swiftwater, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Engineering & Projects team at our Swiftwater site. You will be responsible for providing process engineering services to assigned projects and assisting on production floor troubleshooting assignments. You will be the one to determine how user requirements and quality requirements will be satisfied within design solutions that utilize the laws of engineering, mathematics and physics coupled with process engineering aptitude. You will be required to manage a significant number of engineering deliverables and tasks, each with their own deadline. In addition to technical competence, this position requires the ability to work well in a cross-functional team to accomplish the best technical solution that also considers compliance, safety, operability, maintainability and project constraints. 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

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical preferred; other engineering disciplines accepted)
4+ years process engineering experience relevant to life sciences and/or vaccine manufacturing.
Technical knowledge of drug substance processes with a focus on process equipment, understanding of automated mechanical systems, and instrumentation.
Strong analytical skills (ability to apply engineering principles to design)
Hands-on troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical processes.
Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical industry manufacturing and CQ activities
Sound organizational, written, and oral communication skills
English: Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead small projects as a project manager
Ability to be an equipment system lead
Understanding of the impact of utilities on equipment design and operation
Understanding of cost, schedule, and scope management
Knowledgeable of automation design and testing processes
Equipment FAT, SAT, and start up experience

Responsibilities

Work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing support to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Capital Projects with a focus on drug substance related projects
Assist and develop technically sound process equipment concepts and scope
Specify and design process equipment
Manage equipment vendors as required to meet requirements, cost, and schedule
Develop and execute commissioning and qualification documentation as required
Actively manage equipment start-ups and optimization
Involve site Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams throughout the design process
At the conclusion of each project, ensure knowledge transfer to allow for appropriate support of process equipment.
Undertaking routine tasks related to the process equipment area
Training and development
Interface with Operations to ensure the manufacturing process equipment consistently meets production requirements
Provide input to quality and safety systems
Providing advanced technical support to diagnose and resolve complex system issues, minimizing downtime
Identifying improvement opportunities for critical process systems
Implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality