Validation Engineering Intern

Sanofi; Waterford; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford, Ireland is offering an internship as a Validation Engineering Intern in our Commissioning and Qualification team. This role provides hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting equipment qualification activities and collaborating with experienced engineers on projects that directly support medicines production.

The internship is designed for students completing a mandatory university placement as part of their degree program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university degree; internship is mandatory placement.
• Background in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Pharmaceutical Engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Good written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and review of equipment qualification protocols and documentation.
• Assist qualification testing and data collection on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Record observations, test results, and findings per quality requirements.
• Help prepare reports and validation records for review and approval.
• Support equipment inspections and readiness checks before qualification activities.
• Assist with compliance-related documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support validation projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Pharmaceutical Engineering

Job description

Location: Waterford, Ireland Start date: January 2027 Duration: 6 to 8 months Work Model: full time, onsite

About the job

Join our Commissioning and Qualification team in Waterford and gain hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. As a Validation Engineering Intern, you will support equipment qualification activities, help ensure quality and compliance standards are met, and work alongside experienced engineers on projects that directly support the manufacture of medicines. This internship is designed for students completing a mandatory university placement as part of their degree program.

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 people’s lives.

We’re an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world.

Main responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of equipment qualification protocols and documentation.
• Assist with qualification testing and data collection activities on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Record observations, test results, and findings accurately following quality requirements.
• Help prepare reports and validation records for review and approval.
• Support equipment inspections and readiness checks before qualification activities.
• Assist with compliance‑related documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support validation projects.

About you

To excel in this role you will need:

• To be currently enrolled in a university degree programme, with the internship forming a mandatory part of your studies.
• A background in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with different teams.
• Curiosity, a willingness to learn, and an interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering.

Why choose us?

Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you. Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare. Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve. Explore more with personalized development plans, short‑term gigs, and internal mobility across functions and countries. Grow in a purpose‑driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives. Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well‑being. Launch your career with a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what’s possible.

#LI‑EUR #LI‑Onsite

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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! We are an R&D driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies.

Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.