Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation EngineerLocation: Framingham, MAAbout the JobKey Responsibilities may differ among employees with same job title and may change over time in accordance with business needs.This position is responsible for providing automation expertise for small-to-medium projects. These projects include continuous improvement, retrofit, and large capital investments to optimize manufacturing and supporting operations. This person will design, architect, troubleshoot, and deliver future enhancements for automation related systems.The Automation Engineer will be responsible for using expertise to design innovative solutions. These solutions span the areas of automation systems, data historians, IoT devices, etc. with a key focus on pushing new boundaries of Digital 4.0. The person will be responsible for maintaining and providing technical support, ensuring availability of the automation systems for multiple manufacturing facilities. 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.Main ResponsibilitiesLeadership:Providing leadership and direction to junior team members while embodying the principles of the Sanofi Global Leadership ModelLeading automation related projectsManaging contractors for staff augmentation or project rolesEnsuring timely issue escalation to senior management and cross-functional support teamsPartnering with support teams i.e., Manufacturing, Quality, etc to ensure deliverables are completed to meet to production schedulesMentoring junior automation engineers to ensure that the team applies compliant, efficient solutions to projectsAutomation:Provide technical solutions to a wide range of process automation related design challenges. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectivesResponsible for ensuring process equipment automation are available to support operations schedule requirementsManaging medium-to-large departmental projects and ensuring that the appropriate controls, approvals, and validation requirements are implementedIntegrate systems and data from a variety of skidded systems, analytical equipment, and process/building control systemsDeveloping robust solutions that have minimal downtime and ensure data integrityLead development of automation standardsTraining /Deviations /Compliance/Safety:Complying with Sanofi requirements for trainingEnsuring Inspection Readiness of assigned areasOverseeing completion of investigations and deviationsEnsuring all assigned deviations and CAPA’s are closed in a timely mannerEnsuring that Automation documentation is compliant and inspection readyParticipating in inspections conducted by external regulatorsComplying with requirements from Genzyme’s Safety Program including Health and Safety regulations and OSHA requirementsContinuous Improvement:Working collaboratively with inter-department and cross-functional teams to lead necessary changes in a timely and productive mannerPartnering with Manufacturing to troubleshoot and drive resolution of process issues and proactively driving projects to improve manufacturing processPartnering with Operational Excellence to drive process improvements through Kaizens, Kanban, 5S and VSMLeadership Qualifications:This position does not have any direct reports but might have direct reports of more junior engineers in the futureAbout You​Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or any technological field and 5+ years of experienceOR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experienceHands-on programming experience with real-time manufacturing automation and control systems (such as DeltaV, PLCs, PI, Werum PAS-X, etc.)Hands-on technical experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing control systems, specifically DeltaVHands-on technical experience with providing support for automated manufacturing operations, specifically DeltaVDemonstrated knowledge of bus technologies and InstrumentationDemonstrated knowledge of validation requirements for control systems in CGMP and/or ASTM environmentsExperience with multiple computerized systems (Ignition, Werum PAS-X, PI, etc.)Experience with SCADA/PLC systems such as Rockwell Factory Talk/RSLogix, HoneywellUnderstanding of network infrastructureExperience with systems/network/validation, preferable in the chemical, pharmaceutical, foods, or other process industries is preferredExperienced in establishment of safe practices in a cGMP environment.Proficient working with computer programs/applications such as Windows, VBA, MS Office applications, etc.Proven technical and analytical skills to quickly resolve automation system issuesExperience delivering solutions based on Digital 4.0Experience with SaaS solutionsExperience with IoT solution and edge devicesSpecial Working Conditions:Required manufacturing operations support on a rotating “on call” 24/7 basisRequires working in an industrial manufacturing environment including gowningWhy choose us? 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 scaleTransform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.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, 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.#GD-SA#LI-SA#vhdPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!US and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.North America Applicants OnlyThe salary range for this position is:$100,500.00 - $145,166.66All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.