Maintenance Technician

Sanofi; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Technician, where your technical expertise will play a crucial role in supporting manufacturing operations. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment in a dynamic environment, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You'll be responsible for training and mentoring others, conducting preventive maintenance, and implementing improvements that enhance equipment reliability. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Parental Leave

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Rewards Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, preferably biotech or pharmaceutical.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and maintenance teams.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Control Systems

GMP Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Technical Certification

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

PLC Systems

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Pearl River, NY

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. Your job, as a Production Technician - Vaccine within our Biologics Team, will have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

The Maintenance Technician supports site shop floor- wide equipment and utilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role requires strong technical skills, the ability to work cross-functionally, and leadership in training manufacturing operators on routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Support Operations Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, maintenance teams, and site projects.

• Work Order Management Complete all work orders and time entries accurately in the CMMS system.

• Training & Development Work with the Asset Care Manager to train and mentor maintenance technicians and manufacturing operators in maintenance tasks and troubleshooting.

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Perform daily checks and scheduled PM activities on site-wide equipment.

• Troubleshooting Identify root causes of system failures and perform necessary repairs.

• Coordination & Scheduling Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities.

• Compliance & Safety Complete all assigned training (SOPs, SWIs) and follow site safety and compliance requirements.

• Collaboration Assist other technicians and teams to support site-wide maintenance and projects.

• ContinuousImprovement Identify and implement improvements to maintenance practices and equipment reliability.

• Other Duties Execute additional tasks as assigned to support operations.

Technical Scope

• Preventive maintenance and repair of industrial/process equipment.

• Instrumentation and electronics, including PLCs.

• Electrical systems (single-phase and three-phase 480V).

• Manufacturing equipment: Bioreactors, Centrifuges, Autoclaves.

• Critical Utilities: WFI Systems, Clean Steam Generators, CIP Systems, Air Handlers, Chillers.

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical documentation.

• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Decision-Making Matrix (DAI)

The Maintenance Technician position plays an active role in decision-making processes across maintenance and operations activities. Responsibilities are defined as follows:

Preventive and Corrective

• Maintenance Execution D (Decider) Executes and decides on necessary actions to maintain equipment performance and reliability.

• Equipment Issue Reporting and Recommendations A (Accountable) Presents data, identifies problems, and proposes solutions to supervisors or engineering teams.

• Site Maintenance Strategy and Long-Term Planning I (Informed) Receives updates on site strategy but does not participate in high-level decision-making.

• Operator Training on Basic Maintenance Tasks A (Accountable) Delivers training and ensures operators are properly qualified to perform routine tasks.

• Coordination of Major Repairs and Shutdowns A/I (Accountable/Informed) Provides technical support and coordination, informed of scheduling and resource planning decisions.

• Safety and Compliance Communication I (Informed) Remains informed on all safety policies and compliance updates and applies them in daily activities.

Work Expectations

• Overtime as required.

• Availability to work weekends, nights and holidays.

• Always promote and uphold safety culture and compliance.

• On-Call rotation

About you

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or technical certification preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in biotech, pharmaceutical, or food industries.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and documentation skills

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.