What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Sanofi?
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Pearl River, NY
About the Job
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
The Sr. Maintenance Technician supports site shop floor- wide equipment and utilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role requires strong technical skills, the ability to work cross-functionally, and leadership in training manufacturing operators on routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities
Support Operations: Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, maintenance teams, and site projects.
Work Order Management: Complete all work orders and time entries accurately in the CMMS system.
Training & Development: Work with the Asset Care Manager to train and mentor maintenance technicians and manufacturing operators in maintenance tasks and troubleshooting.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Perform daily checks and scheduled PM activities on site-wide equipment.
Troubleshooting: Identify root causes of system failures and perform necessary repairs.
Coordination & Scheduling: Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities.
Compliance & Safety: Complete all assigned training (SOPs, SWIs) and follow site safety and compliance requirements.
Collaboration: Assist other technicians and teams to support site-wide maintenance and projects.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
Other Duties :Execute additional tasks as assigned to support operations.
Technical Scope
Preventive maintenance and repair of industrial/process equipment.
Instrumentation and electronics, including PLCs.
Electrical systems (single-phase and three-phase 480V).
Manufacturing equipment: Bioreactors, Centrifuges, Autoclaves.
Critical Utilities: WFI Systems, Clean Steam Generators, CIP Systems, Air Handlers, Chillers.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical documentation.
Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Work Expectations
Overtime as required.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Always promote and uphold safety culture and compliance.
On-Call rotation
About You
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or technical certification preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in biotech, pharmaceutical, or food industries.
Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) is a plus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
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 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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