Sanofi

Biopharma

AutomationEngineer

CA$76–121k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Automation Engineer at Sanofi. Skills: Automation engineering, System design, Commissioning, Qualification. Execute automation engineering activities for capital projects. Manage development, concept, design, commissioning, qualification, maintenance of automation systems”

Industry & Context.

Biopharma
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting and issue resolution; Quick critical thinking and decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 3 years, direct of experience in applied automation design engineering and project experience, Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, Experience with Siemens PLC, Experience with DeltaV, Experience with Instrumentation and control panel hardware, Must understand the relationship between Good Manufacturing Practices, industry standards and their application to the manufacturing process, Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external team members is essential, analytical skills (engineering analysis), Experience with computer systems validation practices (GAMP), Experience authoring and reviewing standard operating procedures, on-the-job-trainings, and other controlled documents

Nice to Have

Additional experience in construction/installation, equipment start-up, qualification and/or validation, Experience with FactoryTalk AssetCentre

What You'll Do.

Execute automation engineering activities for capital projects

maintenance of automation systems

Interface with different streams (Process

Develop solutions to satisfy internal customer needs

Produce and implement designs

Support configuration

maintenance of manufacturing computer and automation systems

Lead projects in design

qualification of automated processes

Support manufacturing assistance team with troubleshooting

Interpret automation requirements

Perform reviews with stakeholders

Lead and work with various trades for installation and commissioning

Support mechanical completion and start-up

SAT and Critical Test plan execution

Review C&Q test plans

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interfacing with different streams (Process, ITS, Production, Maintenance, Quality); Lead small cross functional teams; Work with various trades; Work with a spectrum of roles within the organization (unionized trades, salaried managers, technical services support functions, quality, production)

Communication Scope

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external team members is essential

Process & Methodology

Manage development, concept, design, commissioning, qualification and maintenance of automation systems, Adhering to budget and schedule commitments, Responsible for design that meets project budget and schedule

Full Job Description

**R2855898 Automation Engineer** **Location:** Toronto, ON **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. _**SUMMARY OF PURPOSE/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:**_ The Incumbent executes the automation engineering activities for strategic capital projects within the Toronto Technical Services Organization. This position is required to manage development, concept, design, commissioning, qualification and the maintenance of automation systems. This position will be responsible for interfacing with different stream (Process, ITS, Production, Maintenance, Quality…) to ensure the correct installation of the systems while adhering to established regulatory compliance requirements. The incumbent is also responsible for developing appropriate solutions to satisfy the needs of internal customers in accordance with company guidelines and procedures, and within budget and schedule commitments. The incumbent is accountable for acting and involved in producing designs and then implementing the designs (commissioning and qualification post installation) according to SPL best practices. **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:**_ * Support the configuration, administration and maintenance activities of the site’s manufacturing computer and automation systems, including process control systems, building automation systems, configuration, and interfaces. * Lead projects in the design, development, and qualification of automated processes, equipment, and

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