2027 Summer Co op Utility Engineering Swiftwater PA

Job Title: 2027 Summer Co-op Utility Engineering

Grade: Co-op

Location: Swiftwater, PA

Duration: 6 months

About the Job

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Co-op to join our Utility Engineering team .

You will join the Manufacturing and Supply Engineering and Maintenance department as an active member of the Utility Engineering team. In this role, you will help develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans for GMP pharmaceutical process equipment, aligned with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, and process requirements.

You will spend 25–40% of your time working in the field alongside experienced engineers and maintenance professionals. Through mentoring, coaching, and hands-on collaboration, you will gain a deep understanding of how utility systems, components, and sub-systems operate within an active cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support site-wide initiatives, and complete all required GMP and GXP training. You will also develop practical skills in reading and interpreting maintenance job plans, engineering specifications, and schematics, and gain working knowledge of the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system — experience that will strengthen your future career in engineering.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

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

Conduct criticality and gap assessments for utility equipment and components

Develop and analyze historical maintenance trends to support periodic equipment reviews

Troubleshoot equipment issues and assist in the documentation of deviations

Investigate utility equipment-related failures and contribute to formal investigation reports

Support implementation of equipment changes through the Change Control and CAPA processes

Update engineering drawings and technical procedures to reflect current equipment status

Specify and source replacement parts for critical equipment

Capture and document user requirements for utility systems and equipment

Conduct utility equipment walkdowns to assess condition and performance

Define and maintain spare parts lists for assigned equipment

About you

 Basic Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related fields.

Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the Internal requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship. 

Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong documentation skills with attention to accuracy and detail

Familiarity with mechanical systems, automation technologies, or process equipment

Professional Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Self-starter who works effectively both independently and within a team

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Clear and professional communicator with employees, contractors, and vendors

Eager to learn and adaptable to new challenges

Why Choose Us

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.​

Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.​

Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.​

Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.​​

Compensation

The salary range for this position is  $27.00 - $35.00 USD hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

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