Area Maintenance Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Sanofi scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job title: Area Maintenance Specialist
Location: Framingham, MA
Shift: Rotating 12-hour Dayshift
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.
The Framingham Facilities Operations (FFO) department is responsible for providing corrective and preventive maintenance and support services for the building(s), equipment, and shared utilities at the Framingham site. FFO is directly responsible for the reliable, efficient, and sustained operation of the facility and all equipment. Additionally, through daily tasks, FFO supports current project operations and site goal objectives and ensures compliance with regulatory, corporate, and site requirements.
Position Summary:
Perform daily operations, maintenance, and repairs on utility systems, manufacturing equipment, and building systems in a highly regulated, 24x7, cGMP environment.
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:
- Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex utility systems which may include WFI, RODI, Clean Steam, CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, production vessels, HVAC, Cold/Warm Rooms, MV and LV electrical distribution, control systems, compressed gases, plant steam/condensate, bulk chemical distribution and wastewater treatment under minimal supervision. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing process-related equipment within a cleanroom environment.
- Interpret P&IDs, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications in planning and performing maintenance and repairs.
- May develop technical content for operational procedures, training documents, and maintenance procedures for various utility systems.
- Supply information and technical data for securing spare parts.
- Provide responsive customer support with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
- May perform startup and commissioning activities as required.
- Work in a collaborative team environment and interact with other support groups such as Engineering, Validation, Quality Assurance, and Metrology
- Able to work in a dynamic, cross-functional maintenance team supporting other functions, which may include HVAC, utilities, and process maintenance.
- Participate in completing and providing accurate documentation as required in cGMP operations.
About you
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and 5-7 years of experience performing operations and maintenance on utility systems, HVAC systems, and/or manufacturing equipment.
- Able to read schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs
- Must work independently under minimal supervision in a team environment.
- Sufficient computer skills utilizing MS Office suite applications, Building Management Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) are preferred
- Sufficient written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working for a maintenance organization in a cGMP Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Licensure in any of the following areas: Wastewater Treatment, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Electrician, or Plumbing
Special Working Conditions:
- Requires working in a clean room manufacturing environment including gowning.
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, which includes alternating weekends and/or being on-call.
- Able to climb ladders.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$36.81 - $49.08All 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.