Automation Engineering, Sr. Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
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 with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry.
Job description
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 software 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 and SCADA software design, coding/configuration and testing (sequence logic, graphics, batch software etc.)
- Perform automation engineering activities including design, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops
- Implement and support electronic systems (such as plant historians, applications and software integration) 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
Requirements
- Minimum B.S. in Engineering
- Experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in Small Molecule API, Biologics and/or Cell Therapy manufacturing
- 2+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing
- 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
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Pension
- Vacation Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Death Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Benefits
- Employee Clubs and Activities
- Company Bonus
Company overview
Eli Lilly and Company, commonly known as Lilly, is a leading American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, the company has grown into one of the world's most valuable pharmaceutical enterprises, with operations in approximately 125 countries. Lilly specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, including diabetes, oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and cardiometabolic diseases. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking work in insulin production, having been the first to mass-produce insulin and later developing the first commercially available insulin product in the U.S. Lilly's current portfolio includes blockbuster medications such as Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for diabetes and obesity, Trulicity (dulaglutide) for type 2 diabetes, Verzenio (abemaciclib) for breast cancer, and Taltz (ixekizumab) for autoimmune conditions. With approximately 47,000 employees worldwide, Lilly maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing heavily in scientific innovation to address some of the world's most significant health challenges. The company operates with a mission to make life better for people around the world through the discovery and delivery of innovative medicines.