Metrology Engineer
Synthorx
Job Title: Metrology Engineer
Location: Swiftwater, PA
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.
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:
Instrument Database Management:
Creates and controls changes of instrument records and works with approvers for timely processing
Assures accuracy of data
Defines and creates guidelines for inputs and general content
Completes review of calibrations in a timely manner
Identifies areas for data management process improvements which increases efficiency and/or improves quality of data
Technical Analysis:
Leads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts for instrumentation
Leads Risk Management efforts for instrumentation
Assures collection of proper data to support failure analysis
Communicates frequently and as needed with deviation investigators and end users
Evaluates instrument and system costs long term including analysis of installation/maintenance costs against the cost of possible failures
Performs instrument life-cycle assessments
Parts/Instruments Availability:
Create stock quantities congruent with supporting analysis
Assist Reliability Engineer with Functional Equivalent efforts for Metrology
Works with Stores to develop creative and economical alternatives for long lead time items that may affect site operation (i.e., stocking agreements, standardization, etc.)
Promotes the standardization of site instruments and instrument installation
General Responsibilities:
Support the change management system through the completion of action items
Metrology lead for deviations in area of responsibility
Support/create corrective and preventive action plans
Review functional and criticality assessments for new and existing instruments
Supports/Leads safety initiatives
Authors SOP’s/SWI’s as a technical writer.
Provides technical guidance to instrument techs (requires working in production areas)
Maintains training as current
Presents training materials and other instrument-related communications
Is the main technical (instrument) contact for end users, Quality and Maintenance in his or her area of responsibility
Attends coordination and shutdown meetings as required with end users and others
Assists and backs up other instrument engineers
Support field related activities - 20% (i.e. Deviation GEMBAs, Troubleshooting, instrument walkdowns, and project activities)
About You
Education & Experience & Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree is required. BS in engineering or science related degree is preferred with 3 to 5 years relevant experience, an Associate's Degree with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree, preferably in a large scale biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Good understanding of current maintenance and metrology best practices and common issues addressed by Metrology
Familiarization with CMMS (i.e. ProCal), SAP, data historian programs is a plus
Experience with the specification and calibration of most of the following instruments is preferred: pressure, temperature, weight, flow, conductivity, chlorine, pH, timers and humidity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to actively and cooperatively work with cross functional teams
Physical Requirements & Special Working Conditions:
Frequent movement around the site and into production areas is an essential function of this job
Key Involvement in Decision-Making Process
A: Instrument database management and data integrity
A: Root cause analysis and corrective actions for instrumentation failures
I: Reliability strategy and processes for instrumentation (FMEA, RCA, CAPAs)
I: Identification and prioritization of instrument-related CI initiatives
A: Technical guidance for instrument technicians and end users
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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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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:
$84,000.00 - $140,000.00All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.