Reliability Engineer / 07-4692

Sanofi Pasteur in the USA is a leader in the research, development, manufacture, marketing and sales of vaccines and immunological products because here we clearly see a better tomorrow for all mankind.We have a wide range of vaccines that protect against 20 diseases, but we believe there is still much work to be done. On every continent there exists viruses and bacteria, and we won’t rest until they are eradicated and all people can live healthy, full lives. We’re confident we can achieve our goals. As a subsidiary of Sanofi Aventis, the global pharmaceutical corporation, we have access to the resources needed to continue our boundary-breaking innovations far into the future.Our US site is located in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, among the scenic Pocono Mountains, sanofi pasteur is housed in state-of-the-art facilities on a 269-acre campus. It is here that our multidisciplinary teams of 1900+ professionals work together to develop and provide new and improved immunological products. Our company is comprised of three global functions: Research & Development, Industrial Operations, and Commercial Operations, as well as seven support functions: Communications, Corporate Development, Finance and Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Solutions, Legal and Corporate Affairs, and Public Policy.For those who wish to make a difference in the world by aiding in the development, production or marketing of vaccines that are critically important to public health, sanofi pasteur offers superb opportunities. Our modern research, production and administrative facility attracts exceptional talent from businesses and universities around the world. Our location offers our people the best of outdoor living close to the cultural, culinary and recreational attractions of Philadelphia and New York City.sanofi pasteur US is a place for those who desire a challenging and rewarding career without compromising their quality of life. If you have the passion, desire, ambition, vision and talent we’re looking for, we invite you to explore our opportunities and to apply online at: www.sanofipasteur.us

Position Description:

The Reliability Maintenance Engineer is a key stakeholder for the life cycle management of all equipment and systems on site. This includes being the Maintenance liaison for equipment/system modifications and PM review/modification, to improve operation, uptime, efficiency, etc., or to decrease parts usage, specific breakdown type, labor hours and equipment cost of operation. Also, the position will include being a liaison with the Engineering department where it will be required to review all new projects for long term maintenance needs. This will include such things as equipment, parts usage, (both manufacturer/model and application), maintenance access, training assessment needs, installation correlation to design (or the subsequent documentation with as built drawings and commissioning), spare parts recommendation, preventative maintenance requirements (along with the need for any special tooling and labor requirements).Through individual contribution and leading teams, utilize RCM tools, the CMMS, other historical data, and industry best practices to determine and implement optimum equipment maintenance strategies and work processes. This includes equipment definition/hierarchy, criticality of equipment, maintenance strategy development, and spare parts.Develop, Implement, and manage the Predictive Maintenance program to incorporate cost effective predictive technologies where appropriate.Apply engineering theory, practices and principles to determine root cause of equipment failures and to perform equipment performance evaluations.Work with Project Engineering to develop and manage the Site Engineering Standards. Be the primary Maintenance Liaison with Project Engineering to prevent long term maintenance issues on projects and ensure that the projects adhere to the Site Engineering Standards.Trains, appraises and has some involvement in development of employees. Make recommendations on hiring, termination, promotion and salary adjustment.Requires advance planning and frequent coordination with other departments. Decisions are limited to setting own priorities and establishing methods for accomplishing own work within clearly specified policies and procedures. Unsatisfactory decisions can be readily detected and rectified.Decisions require interpreting and acting on established policies and procedures that may require occasional interpretation within a defined unit. Decisions are based on multiple sources that may require further investigation or interpretation.Decisions are made on complex matters involving significant resources over a period of a few months to a year.BS ME/EE/CE with a minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial manufacturing setting acting in engineering capacity for Maintenance improvements of equipment operation."We are an equalopportunity employer M/F/D/V"

Qualifications:

BS ME/EE/CE with a minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial manufacturing setting acting in engineering capacity for Maintenance improvements of equipment operation.