As an Automation Engineer at Sanofi's Manufacturing & Supply department in Swiftwater, PA, you will support the implementation of changes to automation systems, update design documents, execute testing, and troubleshoot events while providing on-call support for site-wide issues. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for automated process control systems used in biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include system integration, risk management, training delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of automation performance to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The role requires expertise in DCS (DeltaV), SCADA (Aveva), PLCs, and data acquisition technologies, along with strong communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders across projects.
Skills
PLC
SCADA
DCS
GMP
OPC
DeltaV
Aveva
Historian
ERP
Automation
Process Control Systems
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD
Python
SQL
PostgreSQL
AWS
Terraform
What you'll do
Ensure seamless integration of automation systems with digital applications for production support.
Develop and deliver specialized training materials for staff on automated system operation and maintenance.
Oversee daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of automation systems to maintain continuous production.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance automation performance and reduce costs.
Provide "on call" support during off-shift hours based on a rotating schedule to ensure manufacturing operations continuity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation systems with production goals and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety standards, and other relevant regulations for all automation activities.
What we're looking for
2+ years of experience in automation systems and support in biopharma or related industries.
Strong knowledge of process control systems like DCS (DeltaV), SCADA (Aveva), PLCs, and data acquisition technologies.
Ability to develop and deliver specialized training materials for staff on automated system operation and maintenance.
Experience ensuring compliance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements in manufacturing settings.
Proficiency in both written and spoken English for effective communication across diverse stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field relevant to the biopharma sector.
Hands-on experience providing "on call" support during off-shift hours based on rotating schedules.
Market check
Salary context
This
$75,000–$108,333
range sits above
2%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$192,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,561–$188,060
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Sanofi
Sanofi is a French global R&D-driven and AI-powered biopharmaceutical company focused on human health through specialized medicine, vaccines, and consumer healthcare.
Sanofi currently has
20 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$133,500–$192,833
across 6 roles with salary data.
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