Engineer - Automation Engineering - Laboratory and Analytical Equipment - Lilly Medicine Foundry

The Engineer – Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry. The engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects. Process Automation is core to delivering a right‑first‑time facility start‑up and continued support of ongoing manufacturing operations into the future. The Engineer is also responsible for the productivity and mentorship of the employees to ensure that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry. Additionally, the Engineer serves as a key technical expert with partners to influence and implement the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives. Key Objectives / Deliverables Technical Leadership Mentor process control team, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioning Process control work implementation and coordination Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan Operational Excellence Technically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrator including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, DCS Application Software, Test Specifications Lead/Participate in design reviews and DeltaV application, Laboratory and Analytical equipment application reviews; attend equipment and software FATs Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning Provide periodic status updates to Project Management Devising functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process Engineering DCS software design, coding/configuration and testing (sequence logic, graphics, batch software etc.) Automation Engineering including design, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops Implementing and supporting electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data Maintain the validated state of the site control systems in line with Lilly quality standards, including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation Automation support for capital projects including new product introductions Promoting the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance Developing a ‘network’ of corporate contacts and leveraging corporate expertise when needed Organizational Capability In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem‑solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation Basic Requirements Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major Pharmaceutical manufacturing handling Laboratory and Analytical systems and equipment, and Systems Integration, and minimum of 2+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing Experience in commissioning, qualifying and supporting Analytical equipment such as cell counters, environmental testing, filter testing, etc. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1 Additional Preferences Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, MES, LIMS and Site Historian systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, LabVantage, OSI PI) Experience in facilitating and driving decision‑making at an organizational level Location Information Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $64,500 - $143,000. Full‑time employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time‑off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. 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