Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science are made
a reality for patients
Senior Automation Engineer (DeltaV)
At a glance
Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
About the Job
Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply organization is preparing its future through an ambitious program named Modulus. The Modulus Project is at the cornerstone of Sanofi strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges as well as Specialty Care Biologics products.
Main Responsibilities-
Maintain DeltaV system; ensuring GMP compliance and high availability to support manufacturing activities
Optimize production processes through automation
As part of a team, provide DeltaV automation 24/7 on call operational support
CSV execution; generate and execute qualification tests, including IQ, OQ, PQ
Collaborate with Digital team on troubleshooting and optimization of automation systems' performance, including cybersecurity initiatives and routine patching activities
Support Plant Connectivity (IOT) initiatives and integrate smart devices to DeltaV and/or site Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Ensure system data storage complies with retention periodManage alarms, periodic reviews and audit trail reviews for Data Integrity compliance
Manage automation system SOPs including, but not limited to the system operation, maintenance, backup and recovery, and access control
Manage DeltaV automation lifecycle documents such as system architecture, user requirements and software specification documents
As part of COP, work with global SMEs to review and upgrade standards
Represent engineering function as System SME in audits
Manage automation spares
SME on DeltaV DCS matters for assigned projects Tier3 projects ≤€5mil; i.e new technology introductions or operational improvements by performing automation assessments, implementation and CSV activities
Represent business in engineering review for automation strategy (URS, SIA, DR/DQR etc)
About You
Degree or Master’s in Engineering (Chemical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation / Industrial Systems/ Pharmaceutical)
Industrial experience in the Biopharmaceuticals/ API industry
Proficiency in programming/troubleshooting in DeltaV
In-depth understanding of Batch S88 standards (CM, EM, Phases, Recipes, Units etc).
Experience in Network Infrastructure/ Virtual Machines – Virtualization, Communication protocol i.e OPC/OPC-UA, Profibus, Profinet, IO link etc
An ideal candidate must be a self-driven team player and communicate technical solutions to stakeholders
Proven ability to lead automation projects with experience in project management tools and mentoring team of external automation engineers
Experience in Aspentech IP21 Data Historian configuration will be a plus.
Strong technical writing, experience with drafting SOPs
Experience in interfacing with Siemens S7-1500 PLCs via Siemens TIA portal will be added advantage
Knowledge on IOT and experience in MES will be added advantage
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Why work with us
- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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At Sanofi, diverse perspectives fuel the best solutions for patients. Hear from Monique Vessey, our Supply Chain Transformation Leader, on how her background shapes her approach to delivering life-changing medicines.
"Manufacturing and Supply is the bridge between the science that happens in research laboratories and the people and communities we serve."
Brendan O’Callaghan
Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply
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