Engineer - Plant Engineering Automation

Job ID: R-103647Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: EngineeringPosted Date: 2026-04-21At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Position Brand Description:Plant Engineering Automation in Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing is responsible for maintaining the site’s facility infrastructure including buildings, HVAC, UAF Hoods, GMP utilities, steam, water, sewer, and other utility systems to a state of compliance. It must assure that facilities and related infrastructure are fit for use when needed, maintenance and reliability techniques are efficient and effective, and appropriate corrective and improvement actions are taken when necessary. Plant Engineering is also responsible for the efficient and effective management of local capital for their assets and oversight of engineering/maintenance contract resources.The Engineer - Plant Engineering Automation in IPM Plant Engineering is responsible for supporting automation aspects for HVAC, Utilities, and Facilities throughout Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing at LTC-South. The Engineer - Plant Engineering Automation will develop, implement, and continuously improve process automation solutions within Indy Parenteral Manufacturing to ensure that business goals are achieved.Key Objectives / Deliverables:Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.Ensure that process automation solutions / systems are in-control, capable, and compliant throughout IPM Plant Engineering.Stay aligned and actively involved with internal customers. Understand their issues, priorities, and objectives.Respond to and implement customer requests. Troubleshoot problems.Perform routine maintenance and other activities that keep the control systems up-to-date and reliable.Assure that all capital projects are aligned with the Automation Strategy and that all established standards are followed.Define user requirements.Design system architectures.Develop and implement code.Perform testing and assist with Verification and Qualification activities (IV/OV/PQ).Utilize good project management skills to provide software development timelines and milestones.Change Control owner / executor for applicable automation systems in IPM Plant Engineering.Seek out, define, and implement control system, production process and business improvements.Manage contract resources while maintaining ownership for the end product.Replicate standards and control code developed by others.Stay current with validation expectations.Develop and maintain validation documentation.Develop and implement methods or procedures that build a consistent validation infrastructure.Seek ways to harmonize and improve practices that will have impact across multiple projects / facilities / systems.Minimum Requirements:Good interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment.An understanding of automation requirements to meet compliance and business needs.Previous experience as a process automation engineer or process engineer.Additional Preferences:Pharmaceutical experience.Computer System Validation experience.Education Requirements:Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)Other Information:Standard business hours (days, M-F) with after-hour support and shutdown support as needed.Minimal travel requiredApplicant will work in various areas within Indianapolis Parenteral where allergens may be present. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.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 and/or visas for this role.Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form () for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$66,000 - $171,600Full-time equivalent employees also will 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.#WeAreLillySkillsprocess automationhvac systemsutilities managementgmp compliancecode developmentsystem architecture designverification and qualificationproject managementchange controlvalidation documentationcomputer system validationpharmaceutical manufacturingcontract resource managementstakeholder management