Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Company: Sanofi
Location: Pearl River
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Maintenance Reliability Engineer Location: Pearl
River, NY About the Job The Engineering & Maintenance Department at
the Pearl River site plays a critical role in supporting the
production of Flublok, a key vaccine product manufactured in over
70,000 sq. ft. of GMP-compliant manufacturing, laboratory, and
administrative space. As the primary U.S.-based facility for
Flublok production, Pearl River is also a Homeland
Security-designated and licensed site for the supply of Bird Flu
Vaccine drug substance in the event of a pandemic. Our team is
dedicated to ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of
site-wide operations through: Expert maintenance, troubleshooting,
and continuous improvement of complex and site-specific equipment
and systems. We operate in a 24/7 GMP production environment,
requiring precision, responsiveness, and a commitment to Good
Documentation Practices (GDP). We manage a monthly spend exceeding
$1.5MM, with an annual energy budget of over $1MM, directly
impacting the site's profitability and operational continuity. Our
mission is to enable uninterrupted vaccine production by
maintaining high standards of equipment performance, safety, and
compliance. 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. Main
Responsibilities Support GMP manufacturing operations through
proactive and reactive maintenance. Ensure equipment reliability
across critical systems affecting production and lab environments.
Respond to urgent needs with flexibility, including up to 25%
overtime and shift work based on production cycles. Foster a
proactive safety culture with a goal of zero injuries. Maintain
Equipment Periodic Maintenance Plans. Maintain Spare Parts
Inventory. Participate in department rotational weekly on-call
schedule The Methods & Reliability Engineer is responsible for
defining the overall structure of the maintenance & metrology
processes and strategy for methods and reliability engineering and
continuous improvement of assets, optimizing the application of
preventive and predictive maintenance in order to achieve the right
maintenance strategy to support the business without compromising
safety or compliance. The Methods & Reliability Engineer is
accountable for the management and execution of the following:
Preventive Maintenance Development through Failure Modes and
Effects Analysis (FMEA) Simplified Maintenance Review (SMR)
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations or Run to
Failure (RTF) and that the assessment is reviewed on a regular
basis Driving out sources of repetitive assets and process failures
from both a mechanical and automated system perspective Provide
proactive leadership, direction, single point accountability, and
technical expertise required to achieve and sustain optimum
reliability, and to develop and refine preventive/predictive
maintenance programs and be knowledgeable on instrument calibration
concepts and methods maintainability, useful life, and life cycle
of equipment. Develop a preventive maintenance strategy for all
equipment using the output from a criticality and complexity
assessment to determine the method of preventive maintenance
development. Working knowledge of automated process controls and/or
building management systems, and able to support and troubleshoot
such systems to ensure reliable and compliant performance. Oversee
and manage calibration and metrology programs, develop engineering
solutions to chronic reliability problems, provide leadership and
troubleshooting expertise/guidance for corrective maintenance
activities. Provide troubleshooting assistance as well as
developing and implementing plans for continuous improvement of
production equipment, processes, and process controls, as well as
to apply appropriate predictive and preventive maintenance
solutions that will assure reliability and function Strong
foundation in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and
preventive maintenance Experience with PowerBI, RPA, and real-time
analytics Familiarity with IoT, digital twins, and smart
manufacturing technologies Understanding of AI applications in
predictive maintenance and asset management Ability to lead change
management and support digital transformation initiatives Maintain
departmental Operating Procedures performing periodic reviews and
updates as needed. Oversee and maintain Spare Parts Inventory.
Participate in department rotating on-call schedule responding to
equipment and site emergency conditions. Agility in adopting and
applying new technologies Data-driven problem-solving and
decision-making Collaborative approach using digital platforms
Innovation mindset and continuous learning Strong communication and
data storytelling skills About You Education / Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Preferred).
2 years of experience in reliability engineering , root cause
analysis , and preventive maintenance Combination of education and
experience will be considered - (Associated degree in Engineering,
industrial manteinance or related fields with 5 years of
experience). Participation in digital reliability or automation
projects Role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in predictive
maintenance or asset performance Proven success in leveraging
technology to improve equipment uptime and efficiency Ability to
work in a GMP-controlled environment with strict safety and
compliance standards. Flexibility to support 24/7 operations,
including occasional overtime and shift work based on production
needs. Capability to perform tasks in manufacturing and laboratory
settings, which may involve standing, walking, and lifting moderate
weights. Commitment to maintaining a zero-injury safety culture and
adherence to all site health, safety, and environmental protocols.
In addition, the Methods & Reliability Engineer must apply
innovative technical solutions to meet business objectives with
emphasis on productivity, maintainability, and asset value. The
Methods & Reliability Engineer must relate well to all levels of
the organization and build appropriate working relationships with
Engineering colleagues and internal customer base. The Methods &
Reliability Engineer will be expected to be knowledgeable in
current and possible future policies, practices, trends,
technology, and information affecting the business and the
Engineering organization. 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 its 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 andwellness 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.
GD-SP LI-SP vhd All compensation will be determined commensurate
with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to
participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional
benefits information can be found here.
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