Automation Engineer (R3)

Job ID: R-107944Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: EngineeringPosted Date: 2026-06-25At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Eli Lilly and Company seeks an Automation Engineer (R3) to develop and qualify new components and functionality within the Global Serialization solution. Design, configure, and validate the global core serialization solution for packaging lines. Lead technical activities for Global Serialization releases to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Computer System Validation (CSV) standards. Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the MQLC test line. Maintain and update validation deliverables and technical documentation in adherence to governing procedures. Partner with View email address on click.appcast.io and cross-functional teams to ensure released functionality aligns with LQPs, GQSs, and the Packaging Control Strategy. #LI-DNIPosition requires a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field and 2 years of experience with GMP, computer systems validation, and automation for integrating manufacturing processes and equipment. Experience must include a minimum of: 2 years of experience performing hands-on testing on production equipment; 2 years of experience identifying and resolving manufacturing non-conformances and performing root cause analysis; 2 years of experience preparing, reviewing, and revising SOPs, performing failure mode analysis assessments, deviations, protocols, risk assessments, and creating training documentation; 2 years of experience writing change controls involving technical and process scope updates; 1 year of experience connecting computer systems per the S95 architecture; 1 year of experience managing projects and interacting with equipment vendors to design machines and computer systems per requirements; and 1 year of experience establishing and maintaining the reliable operation and qualified state of manufacturing equipment. Up to 25% domestic and international travel is required. #LI-DNIJob location: Indianapolis, IN.To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-107944 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Drop Code 1093, Indianapolis, IN 46285.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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (View email address on click.appcast.io), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$97,718.00 - $137,921.00 per yearFull-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.#WeAreLillySkillsautomation engineeringgood manufacturing practicescomputer systems validationserialization systemsfailure mode analysisroot cause analysisstandard operating proceduresrisk assessmentchange controlproject managementequipment validationtechnical documentationtraining documentationpackaging controlmechatronics engineeringmanufacturing engineeringcomputer systems integrationstakeholder management