Engineering Technician – Day Shift
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
The Engineering Technician at our Concord, NC facility plays a key role in supporting Parenteral Operations by ensuring the efficient setup and operation of Pre-Filled Syringe and Isolator Equipment. This position requires hands-on engineering maintenance expertise to assist with equipment setup, operational support, troubleshooting, repairs, and ongoing maintenance.
Job description
Position Summary
The Engineering Technician at our Concord, NC facility plays a key role in supporting Parenteral Operations by ensuring the efficient setup and operation of Pre-Filled Syringe and Isolator Equipment. This position requires hands-on engineering maintenance expertise to assist with equipment setup, operational support, troubleshooting, repairs, and ongoing maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a safety-first, quality-always culture in all tasks and interactions
- Improve equipment uptime, line efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Perform condition monitoring, troubleshooting, and provide operational support
- Diagnose and repair precision filling equipment with strong mechanical aptitude
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve equipment issues promptly
- Assist with equipment setup and changeovers to support production needs
- Adhere to all GMP and quality standards
- Quickly and accurately diagnose root cause of problems and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Accurately document maintenance activities and corrective actions
- Support cross-functional tasks and assist outside primary responsibilities as needed
- Work independently and manage priorities under pressure
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills
- Proficient with basic hand tools
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and precision
- Familiarity with safety protocols and proper PPE usage
- Physically able to stand for extended periods
- Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Associate’s degree or technical certification in a related field is a plus
- Knowledge of FDA and GMP regulations
- Experience operating high-speed, automated production equipment, preferably Syringe/Vial Filling systems utilizing Isolator technology
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new procedures
- Experience working in a classified manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) platforms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive approach
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Additional Information
- Flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedule based on production demands
- Following a Monday–Friday, 8-hour training period, the role transitions to a 12-hour 2-2-3-day shift schedule
- Willing and able to respond to off-hour emergencies as needed
- Open to travel for training and professional development opportunities
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production maintenance
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills
- Proficient with basic hand tools
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and precision
- Familiarity with safety protocols and proper PPE usage
- Physically able to stand for extended periods
- Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of FDA and GMP regulations
- Experience operating high-speed, automated production equipment
- Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) platforms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 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.