At a glance

Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.

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?

Be part of a once-in-a-generation project that’s shaping the future of insulin.

Sanofi is building a cutting-edge, fully automated insulin drug substance facility in Frankfurt – a bold investment that builds on our legacy of excellence in insulin manufacturing. This sustainable, next-gen biologics site will support the entire portfolio of insulins, from development to delivery.

Join us at the forefront of this global transformation. As part of a cross-functional program team, you’ll help bring this facility to life – from early design and construction through to readiness for commercial manufacturing. Your work will help turn the miracles of science into reality for millions living with diabetes.

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.

Extraordinary .

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

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