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Automation Graduate

Waterford Posted today €41,600

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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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• Location: Waterford, Ireland • Start Date: 1 September 2027 • Duration: 23 months | Two 8-month rotations, and 7-month • Working Model: on-site • Working Hours: Full-time • Salary: €41,600 gross per annum • Assessment Centre: January 2027 | In person, Waterford Your opportunity at Sanofi Ready to turn your academic knowledge into real-world experience? Join Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, through our 23-month Graduate Programme in Waterford . Explore three different functions, gain hands-on industry experience and develop the skills to shape your future career. The future of manufacturing is digital, connected, and data-driven. Through our Automation Graduate Programme , you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading technologies, support impactful automation projects, and help shape the next generation of pharmaceutical manufacturing at Sanofi Waterford. One programme. Three rotations. A world of experience. Why explore just one area when you could experience three? Our structured Graduate Programme takes you through two 8-month rotations, and 7-month , providing exposure to different functions, meaningful projects and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals. Your rotation journey Rotation 1: Automation & Controls Operations | Months 1–8 Start your journey in Automation & Controls Operations , where you'll gain a strong foundation in the systems that support safe, efficient and reliable manufacturing processes. You'll work alongside automation engineers and operations teams to understand how digital technologies enable the production of life-changing medicines. • Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA and HMI systems used across manufacturing operations. • Gain hands-on experience with GMP-compliant computerised systems while supporting day-to-day automation activities in mAbs and Lyophilisation production areas. • Assist with system documentation, continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of automation updates to enhance operational performance. Rotation 2: Engineering Projects & Digital Systems | Months 9–16 Continue your development within Engineering Projects & Digital Systems , where you'll contribute to automation projects and digital transformation initiatives that support the future of manufacturing at Sanofi. • Support the delivery of automation and digital projects from planning through implementation. • Work with MES and LIMS platforms, assisting with system support, configuration activities and lifecycle management. • Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, IT and Digital teams to develop solutions that improve operational efficiency and data visibility. Rotation 3: Advanced Automation & Digital Innovation | Months 17–23 In your final rotation, you'll build on your experience by taking ownership of more complex initiatives and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. • Lead or support automation projects focused on line digitalisation, process optimisation and Industry 4.0 technologies. • Contribute to digital and data analytics initiatives in partnership with functions such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) or Operations. • Develop project management, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills while delivering improvements that support business and manufacturing objectives. Your development focus Throughout the programme, you'll develop knowledge and practical skills to support your future career in Automation, Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience working with automation systems, digital technologies and cross-functional project teams while building the technical and professional capabilities needed to succeed

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