Summer 2026 Intern – Site Technical Services Automation

Job Description

About the Company

Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company dedicated to chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. They deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, demonstrating a strong commitment to public health, especially in protecting people from infectious diseases and bringing hope to patients and their families.

The company prides itself on being a place where individuals can flourish and grow their career, offering countless opportunities to explore, make connections, and stretch personal and professional limits. Sanofi emphasizes a supportive, future-focused team environment, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies and research methodologies, along with networking opportunities within the company and the broader biotech community. They also provide a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes employee contributions.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers, committed to a culturally diverse workforce. They ensure equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. The company encourages individuals to “Pursue Progress” and “Discover Extraordinary” by joining their mission to push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Summer 2026 Intern – Site Technical Services Automation
Location: Swiftwater, PA

This internship offers a hands-on learning experience within Sanofi’s Industrial Affairs, Technical Services department, specifically as a team member of the Automation group. The role is designed for students seeking to gain practical experience in a dynamic manufacturing and supply environment.

Scope of the Internship:
The position is diverse, covering several engineering disciplines and topics including, but not limited to:
• Automation
• Project Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Commissioning & Qualification
• Manufacturing Equipment

Learning and Development Opportunities:
Interns will benefit from mentoring, coaching, and side-by-side engagement with knowledgeable and experienced industry experts. The program offers a unique opportunity to:
• Learn how projects are managed.
• Understand how building systems are integrated, operate, and function.
• Develop skills in reading and interpreting technical drawings, engineering specifications, and schematics.
• Conduct system walk-downs with Subject Matter Experts to ensure compliance with design.
• Observe equipment/system start-ups.
• Receive all necessary Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training.

Main Responsibilities and Assignments:
Assignments will vary based on project needs but may include:
• Attendance at project meetings and participation in issue resolution.
• Drawing field verification.
• Preparing and delivering presentations.
• Documentation organization and control.
• Assisting with safety compliance audits.
• Gaining exposure to the migration of ASCMS from Versiondog to Octoplant.
• Creating custom scripting to support the monitoring of automation assets across the manufacturing site.
• Supporting the qualification of a flu manufacturing building’s incubator controls upgrade.
• Developing software testing protocols.
• Assisting in software testing and user training.

Basic Qualifications (Required):
• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical field at an accredited college or university.
• Expected completion of the current degree by Spring of 2028.
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi.
• Ability to relocate to Swiftwater, PA, and work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the internship.
• 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. (Note: Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT requiring future sponsorship do not meet this requirement unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), TEAMs, and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical, technical, communication, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated programming, PLC, and Electrical Competencies.
• Willingness to work independently.
• High level of commitment to assignments.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit software is a plus.