Engineering Automation Technician - Night Shift
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
The Engineering Automation Technician (Night Shift) provides high-level automation, mechanical, and electrical support for OEM filling equipment (e.g., Optima, Fedegari, Franz Ziel, Körber, and Bausch&Stroebel), as well as associated processing, sterilization, and packaging systems. The role is not a PLC programming role, but individual must know how to troubleshoot ladder logic. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure automated filling lines operate safely, reliably, and in a qualified state.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Engineering Automation Technician (Night Shift) provides high-level automation, mechanical, and electrical support for OEM filling equipment (e.g., Optima, Fedegari, Franz Ziel, Körber, and Bausch&Stroebel), as well as associated processing, sterilization, and packaging systems. The role is not a PLC programming role, but individual must know how to troubleshoot ladder logic. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure automated filling lines operate safely, reliably, and in a qualified state.
- Provide first-line mechanical automation and electrical support for OEM automated filling equipment to minimize downtime
- Troubleshoot PLC/HMI and automation hardware (sensors, vision systems, drives, instrumentation) and partner with Operations to safely restore equipment to service
- Investigate recurring faults and production delays
- Plan and execute equipment and mechanical automation improvements (upgrades, obsolescence planning, and small projects), including contractor/vendor coordination as needed
- Ensure automation work complies with safety requirements, cGMP, and site procedures
- Document and communicate issues, root causes, and corrective actions; support development of standard work, tools, and training to improve troubleshooting effectiveness
- Create maintenance action plans and support periodic reviews of equipment condition and qualification state
This is a 12Hr Night shift position 2-2-3 schedule. Note: This role provides hands-on mechanical, electrical, automation and engineering support and may require off-shift or on-call support based on business needs. All tools are company provided.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting OEM high-speed pharmaceutical filling equipment and/or sterilization, and inspection equipment
- Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting servo systems and vision systems
- Prior involvement in equipment start-ups, FAT/SAT, or mechanical automation upgrades
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent automation experience
- Prior documented leadership role, leading teams
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting highly automated manufacturing equipment (preferably filling, sterilization, or packaging systems)
- Working knowledge of PLC and HMI platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
- Experience with industrial instrumentation, sensors, and electrical troubleshooting
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of automated equipment operation
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Shift Bonus
- Sign-on Bonus
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Benefits
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.