Sr. Engineer, Automation Engineering, Controls Hardware - Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
The Senior 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, with primary focus on Instrumentation and Control Hardware. Process Automation is core to delivering the right first-time facility start up and continued support of ongoing manufacturing operations into the future. The Senior Engineer will collaborate and partner with cross-functional peers to support successful delivery of robust control systems and instrumentation.
Job description
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Experience working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation
- Experience working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC's, FactoryTalk View
- Experience working with DeltaV control panels, DeltaV Remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/O's
- Experience in performing automation engineering activities including design, development and commissioning process automation projects using DeltaV DCS and/or Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC
- Experience with tuning and troubleshooting of control loops and Field Instruments
- Hands-on experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's)
- Thorough understanding of P&ID's and Instrument loop drawings
- Understanding various process control communication protocols
- Operational Excellence site operation runtime support, enhance control system reliability and lifecycle management in a GMP regulated environment
- Support capital project execution, Commissioning and Qualification
- Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware
- Work with Site Area leads and System Integrators
- Develop and Review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications and Test Specifications
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Master maintenance plans
- Familiarity with 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes
- Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment FATs
- Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
- Support electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data
- Maintain the validated state of the site control system hardware in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation
- Good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines
Organizational Capability
- In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products
- Engage with cross-functional peers to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity
Basic Requirements
- Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related degree and experience in Automation Engineering
- 2+ years working experience in Pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment
- Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation
- Available to participate in a rotational on-call schedule
- Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred Requirements
- Experience working in highly automated facility, using DeltaV DCS, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, Veeva, PI, and/or BMS Warehouse Monitoring from design through Startup
- Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement
- Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Hands-on experience working directly with automation control panel hardware and wiring
Requirements
- Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related degree
- Experience in Automation Engineering
- 2+ years working experience in Pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment
- Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation
- Available to participate in a rotational on-call schedule
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Experience with DeltaV Distributed Control System and Batch Process Automation
- Experience with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk View
- Experience with DeltaV control panels, Remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/O's
- Experience with tuning and troubleshooting control loops and Field Instruments
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Thorough understanding of P&IDs and Instrument loop drawings
- Understanding of process control communication protocols
- Familiarity with 21CFR Part 11 and GMP processes
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.