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Job title: Automation Technician

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

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.

*3rd shift*

Overtime, holidays, and weekends as per business needs

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?​

Main Responsibilities:

• This position will be responsible to provide support of all automated process control systems used in licensed manufacturing (including dedicated clean utilities) of the building that the Automation Site Support Manager has been assigned to. 

• The position will be the Automation Site Support interface with Operations personnel, QA Compliance, Information Systems, Engineering, Maintenance and the site wide Automation Support technicians. 

• The Automation technician must exhibit strong customer service and in-depth technical knowledge of process control systems and equipment used in biotech/ pharmaceutical manufacturing and utility systems.

• This position will support the highly complex automated systems installed in the new and existing manufacturing facilities, security and its support systems.

• Expected results from this position would include hands-on support of automated system in manufacturing, troubleshooting of automated process equipment and process systems, aiding in the investigation of process deviations and providing expertise for process evaluation.

• The position will provide improved response time to failures in manufacturing and implement site automation standard procedures and Global Engineering Practices.

About You

Education/experience:

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate degree in a technical area desired.

• A minimum of 5 years in automation and electro-mechanical engineering background and experience.

• Must have proven experience with the following automation service activities including:

• Understand Piping/Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

• Read, troubleshoot and repair hard-wired control systems using schematic and wiring diagrams.

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting is required.

• The ability to make logical repair decisions.

• Comfortable working around industrial and commercial equipment

• The ability to work safely with electricity ranging from 120VAC-480VAC

• Knowledgeable with pneumatic, hydraulic and steam control systems

• Capable of troubleshooting, online and offline programming and configuring PLC ladder logic and HMI/ SCADA database and screens

• Capable of troubleshooting and configuring automation network systems

• Knowledgeable of field instrumentation including transmitters, actuators and signal converters

• Knowledgeable of IT/IS systems and equipment, NEC classifications and NEMA ratings

• Comfortable with the use of hand tools and measuring equipment

• Ability to use and navigate windows software

Must have proven experience in hands-on programming and configuration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) such as the following manufacturers hardware and software products:

Hardware:

• Rockwell: PLCs, Panelview OITs

• Emerson: DeltaV

• Siemens: Simatic

• Schneider Electric

• Network protocols including Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC, Allen Bradley    DH+/DH485, and DNET, Metasys N1, N2,

Software:

• Emerson Intellution: iFix

• Aveva: unified galaxy

• Emerson: DeltaV

• Rockwell: Studio 5000, Factory Talk view

• Siemens: WinCC

Familiar with local and federal code requirements such as FDA CFR, NFPA/ NEC, OSHA, DEP, EPA and industry standards & guidelines including ISA, ISPE, GAMP5.

Familiar with process and utility equipment such as fermentation, purification, clean steam generators, Water For Injection (WFI), Clean/ Sterilize In Place systems (CIP/ SIP) systems, Building HVAC controls, and water/wastewater treatment systems.

A/I: Support maintenance standards for automation hardware installations and repairs

I: Provide technical feedback on IoT setup to ensure stable integration

I: Inform project requirements and task Progress for resource planning

A: Document and verify compliance during routine maintenance

I: Report improvement areas based on performance observations

D: Decide on immediate troubleshooting steps and escalate complex issues as needed

Why 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.​

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.​

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.