Sanofi Manufacturing Innovators Program _ Automation Specialist

Sanofi is revolutionizing biopharma manufacturing. Our newly launched Modulus facility in Singapore sets a new standard for speed, agility, and innovation, powered by AI.

And you can be part of it. Join the Sanofi Manufacturing Innovators (SMI) Graduate Program, a two-year journey designed to shape the next generation of biopharma professionals. Spend one year at our manufacturing site United States and one year at Modulus Singapore, working with cutting-edge technology that’s redefining the industry. As part of a dynamic cohort, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop future-ready skills, and make a real impact as you explore, learn, and grow.

The Automation & Manufacturing System team at Modulus Singapore is responsible for maintaining operational excellence, system validation, plant modifications, and lifecycle management of automation control systems, Data Historian, digital connectivity tools and MES platform. The team works closely with internal stakeholders, global MSAT and engineering, and external vendors to ensure that the systems are robust, compliant, and continuously optimized to support cGMP manufacturing.

• Observe manufacturing operations and attend weekly automation meetings

• Complete training on procedures, systems, and access protocols

• Review technical documentation and automation standards

• Shadow engineers during on-call troubleshooting and GEMBA walks

• Learn automation issue resolution and intervention processes

• Participate in DeltaV DCS change management

• Support system validation activities and testing for changes and projects

• Attend small project scoping workshops

• Assist with deviation investigations and CAPA development

• Help engineers with document redlining and testing changes

• Specialize in a specific process unit (e.g., Chrom skid, UFDF)

• Work with assigned engineer on data gathering for deviation investigations

• Conduct root cause analysis

• Scope and drive small automation projects from start to finish

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently

• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures.

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Knowledge on SQL database is added advantage

• Bring the miracles of science to life with a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow, whether through promotions, lateral moves, or global assignments.

• Build future-proof skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and training.

• Work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with top talent at two of Sanofi’s most innovative sites, Modulus in Singapore and Massachusetts Campus in the United States.

Better 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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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