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Maintenance Technician
Sanofi US Services INC · 🇺🇸 Waterford
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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. USCIS also records 29 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-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.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Sponsor Radar — Sanofi US Services INC
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. USCIS also records 29 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Waterford Job type: Fixed term, Full time 25/5 shift, 3 cycle 8hrs About the job Reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Team Lead, you will play an integral role within the Product Supply Unit’s team, ensuring reliable supply of syringe and vial products to our patients globally. The Product Supply APU consists of multiple platforms for the PFS inspection, assembly, labelling, cartoning, of autoinjectors and prefilled syringes and vials. The platforms range from manual processes through to high-speed, high volume automated production lines. We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. Your job, as Maintenance Planner will be to: Equipment Maintenance & Reliability • Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on production equipment across the four Product Supply lines: Lyophilised Vial Semi-Automated Visual Inspection, Pre-Filled Syringe Manual Visual Inspection, Auto-Injector Assembly & Packaging, and Lyophilised Vial Packaging • Carry out maintenance troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve equipment faults, minimizing production downtime • Execute scheduled maintenance task lists and planned maintenance activities in line with the site maintenance plan • Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to support repairs, upgrades, and fault-finding Compliance & Quality • Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in full compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements • Maintain safety compliance standards at all times when working on or around production equipment • Complete accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation to support audit and regulatory readiness • Support investigations related to equipment deviations, breakdowns, or non-conformances Operational Support • Respond promptly to breakdowns and production line stoppages across the APU to restore equipment availability • Support changeovers, line clearances, and equipment set-up between product/format runs • Maintain a clean and organized work area in line with site housekeeping and 5S standards • Collaborate with Production, Automation, and Quality teams to resolve issues affecting line performance Continuous Improvement • Apply problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of recurring equipment issues • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, OEE, and reduce downtime • Support the Opex & Smart Factory agenda through participation in improvement projects • Provide input on preventive maintenance plans based on hands-on equipment experience Stakeholder Relationship Management • Liaise with Engineering & Maintenance, Automation, and Manufacturing Operations teams to coordinate maintenance priorities • Support training or knowledge-sharing with production operators on basic equipment care where relevant. About you • Experience in a highly regulated GMP environment. • Strong problem solving and communication skills. • Strong documentation generation and execution skills. • Automation experience is desirable. • Strong attention to detail and quality focus 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. • Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility. • Our Waterford site is easily acc