Project Engineer Electrical & Controls

Location: Chattanooga, TN

About the Job

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

The Project Engineer Electrical & Controls is responsible for providing project management, engineering, and technical support of facilities and manufacturing operations with a focus on automation, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and Process Control Systems including DCS systems, SCADA systems, and open / closed loop control systems. They will be a key member of the project engineering team, direct the activities of contractors, support the greater technical team, and advise site-wide decisions on data integrity and controls systems.  The Project Engineer Electrical & Controls will contribute towards site goals, objectives, strategies, and measures as they relate to capital, reliability, plant capability, cost, sustainability, and waste reduction.

Main Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of project engineering, including design, procurement, construction management, installation, and qualification.

Develop budgets, complex schedules, and coordinate resources to ensure project scope, schedule, and cash flow adherence.

Serve as the site SME for computerized equipment qualification, focusing on 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and Data Integrity.

Drive key engineering metrics and KPIs, including Budget Adherence %, Cash Flow Adherence %, and Project Approval rates.

Champion the Early Equipment Management (EEM) program, focusing on equipment optimization, maintenance, and startup management.

Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to enhance packaging and processing equipment, particularly with Allen Bradley or Siemens control systems.

Promote a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, GMP, and FDA regulations while providing leadership to improve technical functions.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)

5+ years of project management experience in process design, manufacturing, and contractor supervision.

Expertise in automated production equipment, including robotics, PLC, DCS, SCADA, and control systems integration.

Proficient in reading and troubleshooting electrical schematics and ladder logic.

Proven ability to develop and execute complex projects valued over $1MM.

Skilled in technical writing, including Work Instructions, SOPs, and OPLs.

Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks) and strong mechanical aptitude.

Preferred experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing, including knowledge of site utilities (chillers, boilers) and IT networking skills.

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.

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 and wellness 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.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.