Job detail for Automation Engineer

About Sanofi:

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and our innovative pipeline – allow 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 team – Bio Launch Unit in the Drug Product division, 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 process control system (PCS7).

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 process control system Siemens PCS7:

Planning, implementation, and qualification of changes in the PCS, including change management according to GMP requirements.

• Project responsibility:

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

• Interface management:

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

• Ensuring GMP compliance of 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 process control systems, especially Siemens PCS7 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 the areas of production, manufacturing management, and quality

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

• Knowledge in the creation of 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, 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 a company pension scheme, rewards your experience and your contribution.

• We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social benefits such as high-quality healthcare, many 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 "WeVolunteer" 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 to work, 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.