Process Equipment Engineer II, Framingham, MA

Job description

The Framingham Engineering, Projects & Controls organization is responsible for providing

Engineering support to organizations on the Framingham campus. This organization is

comprised of 3 groups: Engineering, Commissioning and Qualification and Projects and

Controls.

The Framingham Engineering, Projects & Controls organization will be supporting the

following groups at the Framingham campus: (1) Framingham Biologics - comprised of

commercial Fabrazyme, Thyrogen and Global Cell Banking operations. (2) Framingham

Facilities Operations - responsible for campus wide facilities and utilities operations per

established Service Level Agreements and (3) Framingham Campus - in the context of

programs/projects requiring approval, planning and execution across the Sanofi groups on the

Framingham campus. While each business has its own Engineering support group, the

Framingham Engineering, Projects and Controls organization will interact with all of these

groups on projects/programs with campus impact.

This organization is responsible for providing Engineering support for all cGMP process and

utility systems at Framingham Biologics, maintaining these systems in a validated state of

control and ensuring uninterrupted business continuity. This organization is also responsible

for shared GMP systems on the Framingham campus as defined by Service Level

Agreements. The Capital Projects group is responsible for the planning and execution of

projects and programs under its scope as determined by budget and other pre-established

criteria, ensuring projects/programs are completed to established schedules and budget. The

Commissioning and Qualification groups will be responsible for providing C&Q support to

systems and projects/programs within the scope of this organization.

Position Summary

This position, with general guidance, leads the engineering support of manufacturing,

maintenance and capital projects. It also develops, organizes, analyzes and presents

interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of small scope and

complexity.

Core Responsibilities

·  Execute projects of small scope and complexity with minimal supervision.
·  Interpret and execute policies and procedures. Recommend modifications to operating policies.
·  Lead/participate with a small group of engineers and/or technicians on an ongoing or
·  project basis.
·  Actively participate and provide input and feedback for the Sanofi Safety Program to
·  meet Health and Safety regulations and OSHA requirements in all duties.
·  Function as a technical resource on equipment and systems; such as leading
·  troubleshooting of operations, developing preventative maintenance procedures, and
·  maintaining engineering documentation.
·  Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a large
·  number of highly complex equipment components or systems.
·  Lead efforts with manufacturing, process development, facilities, quality assurance
·  and other departments in developing requirements and recommendations for system
·  modifications.
·  Execute tasks, under the direction of project managers, to complete design,
·  engineering, construction, commissioning and qualification for projects within
·  schedule and budget constraints.
·  Coordinate limited portions of the work of consultants, and engineering firms on
·  development of standard design documents.
·  Develop small to intermediate project scopes, schedules and budgets.
·  Obtain and critique quotes for system/facility modifications and work with the vendor
·  to execute.
·  Lead initiatives and/or small projects.
·  Demonstrate skills in the following areas:
·  Schedule development
·  Facilitation
·  Collaboration
·  Basic project management
·  Completion and follow-up
·  Utilize quality systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
·  Partner with peers, team members, direct and indirect management chain to ensure
·  the following:
·  Training plan execution
·  Ensure Inspection Readiness of assigned areas
·  Participate in timely completion of investigations, deviations and CAPA
·  Provide support for documentation changes
·  Develop and manage change controls
·  Comply with requirements from Sanofi's Safety Program including Health and Safety
·  regulations and OSHA requirements.

*Key responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change

over time, in accordance with business needs.

An ongoing commitment to conducting our global business according to the highest legal and

ethical standards, and to continually pursue excellence in the development and delivery of all

of our products and services. This includes:

·  Adhering to all applicable laws and regulations of the places in which we conduct
·  business, as well as our own Company policies and procedures.
·  Being honest and treating people with respect and courtesy.
·  Constantly striving to make Sanofi a great place to work, and a company respected
·  for the quality of its people and products.
·  Acting as role models for our fellow employees by acting responsibly, fairly and
·  honestly in our dealings and exercising sound judgment in performing our jobs.

Basic Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant work experience with 2+
·  years of experience in Bio-Pharmaceuticals, or Master's with 2-4 years of relevant
·  work experience with 1+ years of experience in Bio-Pharmaceuticals.
·  Direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. CGMP, OSHA, EPA).

Preferred Qualifications

·  Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes.
·  Working knowledge of specialized equipment/processes.
·  General knowledge of Commissioning and Qualification
·  Effectively interact with a variety of communication and working styles.
·  Ability to independently determine when additional internal/external resources are
·  required to solve problems. General understanding of Quality Systems.
·  General knowledge of other related disciplines.
·  General understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories and
·  concepts in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical field.
·  Demonstrated skills in the following areas:
·  Problem solving and applied engineering
·  Basic technical report writing

Special Working Conditions

·  Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas.
·  Required to support manufacturing operations on an “on call” 24/7 basis.

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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