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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Job title: Area Maintenance Specialist
Location: Framingham, MA
Shift: Rotating 12-hour Dayshift
About the job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
The Framingham Facilities Operations (FFO) department is responsible for providing corrective and preventive maintenance and support services for the building(s), equipment, and shared utilities at the Framingham site. FFO is directly responsible for the reliable, efficient, and sustained operation of the facility and all equipment. Additionally, through daily tasks, FFO supports current project operations and site goal objectives and ensures compliance with regulatory, corporate, and site requirements.
Position Summary:
Perform daily operations, maintenance, and repairs on utility systems, manufacturing equipment, and building systems in a highly regulated, 24x7, cGMP environment.
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:
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex utility systems which may include WFI, RODI, Clean Steam, CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, production vessels, HVAC, Cold/Warm Rooms, MV and LV electrical distribution, control systems, compressed gases, plant steam/condensate, bulk chemical distribution and wastewater treatment under minimal supervision. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing process-related equipment within a cleanroom environment.
• Interpret P&IDs, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications in planning and performing maintenance and repairs.
• May develop technical content for operational procedures, training documents, and maintenance procedures for various utility systems.
• Supply information and technical data for securing spare parts.
• Provide responsive customer support with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• May perform startup and commissioning activities as required.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and interact with other support groups such as Engineering, Validation, Quality Assurance, and Metrology
• Able to work in a dynamic, cross-functional maintenance team supporting other functions, which may include HVAC, utilities, and process maintenance.
• Participate in completing and providing accurate documentation as required in cGMP operations.
About you
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED and 5-7 years of experience performing operations and maintenance on utility systems, HVAC systems, and/or manufacturing equipment.
• Able to read schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs
• Must work independently under minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Sufficient computer skills utilizing MS Office suite applications, Building Management Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) are preferred
• Sufficient written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working for a maintenance organization in a cGMP Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Licensure in any of the following areas: Wastewater Treatment, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Electrician, or Plumbing
Special Working Conditions:
• Requires working in a clean room manufacturing environment including gowning.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, which includes altern
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