Job detail for Automation Engineer

About Sanofi:

We are a research-driven company that applies AI and is committed to improving people's lives and growing responsibly. Our deep understanding of the immune system—and our innovative pipeline—enable us to develop medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people worldwide. Together, we explore the wonders of science to improve people's lives.

As a member of the Automation – Bio Launch Unit team in the Drug Substance area, you will be part of the engineering team and support the execution of automation projects for clinical drug substance manufacturing. You will work closely with the Production, Quality, and Engineering departments and contribute significantly to the further development of the automation infrastructure. The team is responsible for both the procurement and integration of new equipment (Package Units) and the continuous development of the existing distributed control system (ABB 800xA).

Key :

• Procurement of new equipment (Package Units) with a focus on control technology:

Creation and review of User Requirement Specifications (URS), evaluation of supplier offers, support of FAT/SAT, and integration into the existing automation infrastructure.

• Adaptation projects in the existing ABB 800xA distributed control system:

Planning, implementation, and qualification of changes in the DCS, including change management in accordance with GMP requirements.

• Project responsibility:

Responsibility for timelines, budget, and technical implementation of assigned projects, fulfilling this responsibility proactively.

• Interface management:

Close cooperation with Production, Quality, HSE, as well as external suppliers and system integrators.

• Ensuring GMP compliance for all automation measures, including the creation and maintenance of relevant qualification documentation (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).

About you

Experience:

• Several years of professional experience in automation technology, ideally in the pharmaceutical or industry

• Sound knowledge of distributed control systems, especially ABB 800xA is an advantage

• Experience in the procurement and integration of Package Units (control technology)

• Knowledge of the GMP environment (qualification, validation, change control)

• Project experience in the planning and implementation of automation projects

Soft skills / Technical skills:

• Team spirit and strong communication skills

• Self-organization and a structured, independent way of working

• Coordination of project teams and technical guidance of service providers

• Collaboration with colleagues from Production, Manufacturing Management, and Quality

• Confident handling of network infrastructures and communication protocols in an industrial environment (e.g., PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus)

• Knowledge in creating technical specifications (URS, FS, DS)

• Experience with qualification documentation according to GAMP 5

Education:

• Engineer or highly qualified technician with several years of professional experience in electrical engineering, automation technology, process engineering, or related fields with a focus on automation, process control technology, or information technology

Languages:

• German and English, both written and spoken

Why should you choose us?

• Discover the wonders of science with an innovative team to improve human health.

• Find diverse opportunities in an international work environment to develop your talent professionally and personally and to continuously advance your career through internal moves and role expansions. Individual and structured onboarding is a matter of course and begins even before your first day.

• An attractive, market-oriented compensation and benefits package, including company pension schemes, rewards your experience and contribution.

• We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social benefits, such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs, free vaccinations, and coverage for long-term illness. Outstanding is our 14-week paid family leave after the birth of a child for both parents, as well as various other forms of support for childcare and the care of relatives.

• To optimize your work-life balance, you benefit from flexible working time models and long-term accounts. Benefit from our Hybrid Work Policy, use our fitness centers, or choose the option to participate in the bike leasing program. One day per year is available to you for voluntary social projects as part of our "We Volunteer" program.

• Start your career at an attractive location in the heart of Germany (Frankfurt am Main) and experience our modern work environments. For your commute, you are supported by an individually usable monthly mobility budget.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better 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.

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The salary range for this position is :€79.104,00 - €105.472

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.