Automation Technician

Sanofi; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking an Automation Technician for our Swiftwater, PA site. The role focuses on providing hands-on support for automated process control systems in licensed manufacturing and related utilities.

You will liaise with Operations, QA, IS, engineering, and maintenance to ensure uptime and compliance. Candidates should have at least 5 years in automation/electro‑mechanical engineering, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems in a

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma; associate degree in a technical area preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in automation/electro-mechanical engineering background.
• Proven experience with automation service activities: understand P&ID, troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills; safe around 120–480 VAC.
• Capable of PLC/SCADA programming and configuring networks and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support of automated process control systems in licensed manufacturing.
• Serve as Automation Site Support interface with Operations, QA, IS, Engineering, Maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment and process control systems.
• Investigate process deviations and provide expert input for evaluations.
• Implement site automation standards and improve response to failures.

Skills

Process control

PLC programming

SCADA

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate degree in technical area preferred

Tools

Rockwell/PanelView

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens Simatic

Schneider Electric

OPC / Ethernet TCP/IP

Job description

Job title: Automation Technician

Location: Swiftwater, PA

*Overtime, holidays, and weekends as per business needs

About the Job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

We deliver 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. Your job, as an Automation Technician - Vaccine within our Automation Team, will have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

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.

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

• GED or high school diploma. An associate degree in a technical area is preferred.
• 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.

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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

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.