Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianLocation: WaterfordJob type: Fixed term, Full time25/5 shift, 3 cycle 8hrsAbout the jobReporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Team Lead, you will play an integral role within the Product Supply Unit's team, ensuring reliable supply of syringe and vial products to our patients globally. The Product Supply APU consists of multiple platforms for the PFS inspection, assembly, labelling, cartoning, of autoinjectors and prefilled syringes and vials. The platforms range from manual processes through to high-speed, high volume automated production lines. 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. Your job, as Maintenance Planner will be to:Equipment Maintenance & ReliabilityPerform corrective and
preventive maintenance on production equipment across the four Product Supply lines: Lyophilised Vial Semi-Automated Visual Inspection, Pre-Filled Syringe Manual Visual Inspection, Auto-Injector Assembly & Packaging, and Lyophilised Vial PackagingCarry out maintenance troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve equipment faults, minimizing production downtimeExecute scheduled maintenance task lists and planned maintenance activities in line with the site maintenance planInterpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to support repairs, upgrades, and fault-findingCompliance & QualityEnsure all maintenance activities are carried out in full compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirementsMaintain safety compliance standards at all times when working on or around production equipmentComplete accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation to support audit and regulatory readinessSupport investigations related to equipment deviations, breakdowns, or
non-conformancesOperational SupportRespond promptly to breakdowns and production line stoppages across the APU to restore equipment availabilitySupport changeovers, line clearances, and equipment set-up between product/format runsMaintain a clean and organized work area in line with site housekeeping and 5S standardsCollaborate with Production, Automation, and Quality teams to resolve issues affecting line performanceContinuous ImprovementApply problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of recurring equipment issuesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, OEE, and reduce downtimeSupport the Opex & Smart Factory agenda through participation in improvement projectsProvide input on preventive maintenance plans based on hands-on equipment experienceStakeholder Relationship ManagementLiaise with Engineering & Maintenance, Automation, and Manufacturing Operations teams to coordinate maintenance prioritiesSupport training or knowledge-sharing

with production operators on basic equipment care where relevant. About youExperience in a highly regulated GMP environment.Strong problem solving and communication skills.Strong documentation generation and execution skills.Automation experience is desirable.Strong attention to detail and quality focus 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 it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility.Our Waterford site is easily accessible from the M9 and offers excellent facilities including a subsidized restaurant and newly refurbished gym.Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue Progress. And let's discover Extraordinary together.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!#LI-EUR