Automation Engineer - VIE Contract
Synthorx
Automation Engineer - VIE Contract
- Location: Germany, Frankfurt
- Target start date: 01/12/2025
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the job
As Automation Engineer VIE within our Engineering & Maintenance team, you will support the Detail Design Phase of a state-of-the-art biotech facility, contributing to the development and implementation of cutting-edge automation systems. It is a chance to enhance both, professional and intercultural skills and work closely with the team for the sister plant in China, which is built up at the same time. Ready to get started?
Join our cross-functional engineering team as we build the future of insulin production in Frankfurt. This is 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.
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:
- Assist in the coordination and technical review of automation designs from international vendors and engineering partners.
- Support automation architecture planning, including Distributed Control System/ Building Management System/ Energy Management System (DCS/BMS/EMS) and utilities automation.
- Help align automation design with Sanofi global standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Participate in digitalization initiatives and data integration concepts.
- Interface with global automation colleagues and contribute to harmonized design packages.
- Assist in preparation for design reviews, Factory Acceptance Test (FATs), and construction-related support.
- Strongly collaborate with our internal and external engineering partners.
About you
Experience:
- Interest or first experience in global project work and multicultural collaboration.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISA-88, or ISA-95 is a plus.
Soft and Technical skills:
- Understanding of automation systems used in pharma/biotech manufacturing.
- Problem-solving mindset.
- Willingness to adapt to new cultural environments.
- Open to relocation and excited to experience life and work in Germany.
Education:
- Master’s degree in Automation, Process Control, or related engineering field.
Languages:
- Fluent English (written and verbal).
- German would be a plus.
Why choose us?
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
- Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
- Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
- Grow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride.
- Every year, we distribute over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines, ensuring people worldwide receive the treatments they trust.
iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.
Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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