Reliability Technician - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Organization and Position Overview Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first‑ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. Reliability Engineering Technician As a Reliability Engineering Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment availability and optimal performance across the site, supporting the delivery of novel medicines for clinical trials. Reporting to the Senior Reliability Manager, you will execute predictive maintenance programs, analyze equipment health data and drive continuous improvement in maintenance strategies, all in compliance with cGMP and applicable regulatory standards. Responsibilities Execute predictive maintenance (PdM) routes, including but not limited to vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermal imaging and oil sampling. Execute precision lubrication activities across manufacturing and utility assets, including lubricant application, re‑greasing and oil top‑offs in compliance with OEM specifications and site lubrication standards to extend asset life and reduce unplanned downtime. Apply precision maintenance techniques, including laser shaft alignment, belt and sheave alignment, torque and tolerance verification in accordance with OEM specifications and site procedures, documenting all findings and completed work in GMARS. Analyze equipment condition data to identify anomalies, degradation trends and failure precursors; elevate findings with recommended corrective actions. Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for critical and recurring equipment failures; track corrective actions to closure in GMARS. Review and optimize preventive maintenance job plans, frequencies and task content based on performance data and reliability analysis. Maintain accurate records of all PdM activities, findings and work orders in GMARS, including asset data, failure codes and labor hours. Communicate equipment health status to maintenance, engineering and operations teams; coordinate reliability‑driven work across functions. Produce clear reports summarizing PdM program performance and overall equipment health. Provide field troubleshooting support as needed, including outside normal business hours. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent and have 2 years experience in the trade or equivalent, or Technical Vocational College associate degree. Hands‑on experience with condition monitoring technologies (Vibration, thermography and ultrasound). Experience with precision maintenance practices. Working knowledge of rotating equipment, utilities and manufacturing assets. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to learn and navigate site‑specific software systems, including CMMS platforms and data analysis tools. Possess knowledge of CMMS functionalities, workflows and utilization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and communicate technical findings clearly. 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‑1B‑1 or L‑1. Additional Preferences Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Communication across functional areas. Computer skills (Business applications). Level 2 Vibration Analysis. Level 1 Oil Analysis. Level 1 Thermography. Level 1 Ultrasonic. Familiarized with RCM methodologies and applications. SMRP Certification (CMRP and/or CMRT). Familiarity with mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems typical for a chemical manufacturing plant. Additional Information Role is permanently based at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. Supports a 24/7 operation; flexibility for off‑hours support is required. PPE is required when working in manufacturing areas. Compensation and Benefits Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $33.89 – $49.71 per hour. Full‑time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k) and pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., health care and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts); life insurance, 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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