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You will serve as a technical expert in reliability engineering, driving data-driven maintenance strategies, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives that enable our teams to deliver high-quality medicines to patients without interruption.\nJoin 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.\nAbout Sanofi:\nWe’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 lives.\nMain Responsibilities\nIn this role, you will take ownership of the reliability performance of production equipment and systems across the site. You will develop and execute reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies, optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and lead failure analysis efforts (RCA, FMEA) to reduce unplanned downtime, minimize product loss, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).\nYou will use SAP (PM/EAM) data, equipment performance metrics, and maintenance history to identify trends, quantify losses, and prioritize improvement opportunities. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to implement sustainable fixes, support equipment changeovers and modifications, and ensure that all changes are executed in compliance with GMP and change control requirements.\nYou will also manage OEM and vendor technical relationships, support spare parts strategy and criticality assessments, and contribute to capital projects and equipment upgrades. As a key contributor to Sanofi's operational excellence and digital transformation initiatives, you will help ensure our manufacturing operations are robust, compliant, and ready for the future.\nReliability Engineer\nPosition Overview: Reliability Engineer responsible for the performance, availability, and lifecycle management of production equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop, implement, and continuously improve reliability strategies, including RCM, FMEA, criticality assessments, and equipment strategy optimization.\nLead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, deviations, and chronic losses; define and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).\nOptimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs and PM task lists in SAP to improve MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.\nAnalyze equipment performance data (downtime, minor stops, changeover, rejects) to identify improvement opportunities and quantify business impact.\nPartner with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, and Validation teams to support startups, changeovers, equipment modifications, and qualification activities.\nManage OEM and vendor technical relationships, including service support, upgrades, obsolescence planning, and technical troubleshooting.\nDefine and manage critical spare parts strategy, including min/max levels, criticality, and obsolescence risk.\nAuthor and review technical documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, change controls, deviations, and engineering reports.\nSupport capital projects, equipment upgrades, and technology transfers.\nInterface with site leadership, Finance, and Procurement on maintenance budgeting, cost tracking, and spend justification.\nAbout You\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree.\n3+ years of experience in engineering and maintenance of production equipment in a GMP-regulated environment.\nProven experience with reliability engineering methodologies (RCA, RCM, FMEA, failure analysis, OEE).\nExperience with SAP (PM/EAM) and maintenance data analysis.\nIn-depth knowledge of engineering and maintenance principles in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including technical knowledge of process equipment and automated mechanical systems.\nAbility to read, create, and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, technical documentation, and PLC/HMI documentation.\nFamiliarity with pharmaceutical regulations, including cGMP, FDA, EU Annex 1, and ISO standards.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical issues.\nExcellence in cross-functional collaboration, leadership, and technical communication.\nFinancial acumen related to maintenance budgeting, cost tracking, and procurement.\nDesired Skills:\nHands-on experience with Inova/ Optima filling equipment (operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or engineering support).\nFamiliarity with aseptic processing equipment, isolator/RABS technology, and aseptic intervention principles.\nKnowledge of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring technologies (vibration, thermography, data analytics).\nExperience with CMMS/EAM, data visualization tools (Power BI, Spotfire), and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.\nUnderstanding of spare parts management and procurement workflows.\nProject management experience, including capital project execution.\nExperience with SAP S/4HANA and Fiori applications.\nPreferred Certifications: CMRP, CRE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent.\nCore Competencies:\nTechnical expertise in production equipment and reliability engineering\nQuality- and compliance-focused mindset\nAnalytical and structured problem solving\nProcess improvement orientation\nStrong communication and influencing skills\nTraining and knowledge-sharing capabilities\nChange management proficiency\nThis position plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and compliance of our manufacturing operations, directly supporting Sanofi's commitment to supply continuity and operational excellence for patients worldwide.\nWhy choose us?\n Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. \nDiscover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. \nEnjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. \nTake 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.\nShape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.\nPower industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation - at speed and scale\nTransform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.\nSanofi 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.\n#GD-SP \n#LI-SP\n#VHD\nPursue progress, discover extraordinary\nBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.\nSanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please call 1-866-SANOFI2 (1-866-726-6342) or click here\nUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only\nSanofi 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.\nNorth America Applicants Only\nThe salary range for this position is:\n$85,500.00 - $123,500.00All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. 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