Automation Technician - Biopharma Manufacturing

Sanofi

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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

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