About the Job Our Team/Overview: Senior Maintenance Engineer is under the remit of Reliability & Maintenance function, which is part of the Site Engineering & Maintenance organization. Main Accountabilities: • Timely execution of preventive/corrective maintenance • HSE considerations for maintenance (permits, PTW, LOTO) • WO accuracy and completeness • Continuous improvement for maintenance operations Key involvement in Decision Making process Key roles (D,A,I): • I: maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions • A: shop organization and safety (incl. tools, equipment) • A: maintainability improvements (accessibility, safety, CI) • A: feedback to reliability engineering and P&S team Local specificities Additional Accountabilities: • Develop a maintenance plan in alignment with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) by incorporating risk management strategies and proactive maintenance practices to prevent equipment failures. • Ability to create preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for manufacturing equipment, ensuring that the maintenance plan aligns with the global maintenance strategy approach. • Knowledge in setting up an initial inventory of spare parts based on the criticality of equipment and manufacturer recommendations, ensuring smooth plant operations after startup. • Ensure that all equipment maintenance activities and setups comply with applicable industry regulations such as cGMP, FDA guidelines, and other relevant standards. • Proficiency in using SAP to track maintenance schedules, manage work orders, maintain spare parts inventories, and record maintenance history. • Familiarity with the specialized equipment used in biopharmaceutical plants, including bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatography systems, autoclaves, and clean-in-place (CIP) systems. • Oversee the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of key equipment utilized in the manufacturing process. • Address equipment failures or breakdowns promptly to minimize production downtime and maintain smooth operations. • Maintain thorough documentation for compliance purposes, including the creation of maintenance plans, work order logs, change requests, deviations, and corrective actions. • Collaborate closely with production, quality control, and engineering teams to identify equipment issues, suggest solutions, and implement necessary changes. • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for maintenance services and spare parts procurement. • Identify opportunities to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency in relation to equipment and maintenance practices. • Assist in training maintenance technicians on proper equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols. • Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely, adhering to company safety policies, risk assessments, and regulatory requirements. **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** 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. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/) Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)