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Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering - Process, Lab & Enterprise Systems Integration-Lilly Medicine Foundry
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A Manufacturing Automation Engineer designs, programs and improves automated machinery and processes within a manufacturing environment. Are responsible for the design specifications, documentation and troubleshooting of the equipment. Often work within vehicle manufacturing and food processing plants, where robots or machines are used to perform specific functions.
$96,903 / year median in Indiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Eli Lilly and Company Apply Now Senior Principal Engineer
- Automation Engineering
- Process, Lab & Enterprise Systems Integration-Lilly Medicine Foundry Lebanon, IN, US
- Posted 9 days ago
- Updated 5 hours ago Full Time On-site
USD 66,000.00
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Chinese Leadership Network Health Care Life Insurance Promotions Show more Summary At 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. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization and Position Overview Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. Responsibilities The Senior Principal Engineer- Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry.
- and Rockwell-controlled process PLC equipment serving the Lab and Admin building and the site's Laboratory analytical systems.
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, attend equipment and software FATs Own the site-wide administration strategy for Laboratory and Analytical equipment, including user access, data management and integration to PI and other repositories/DCS, and backup/restore; supervise third-party execution of analytical system implementation and set configuration standards Partner with tech@Lilly on Empower, LIMS (LabVantage), MES and ELN integration touchpoints and provide design input Lead and mentor the Analytical Systems Support Engineers and Associate Engineer supporting this function 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 software design, coding/configuration and testing (sequence logic, graphics, batch software etc.) Automation Engineering including design, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops Implementing and supporting electronic systems (such as plant historians) 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 validationBasic Requirements:
Minimum B.S. in Engineering or Science and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major Pharmaceutical manufacturing handling Laboratory and Analytical systems and equipment, and Systems Integration and a minimum of 8+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing. Experience in commissioning, qualifying and supporting analytical and automation-controlled lab equipment such as cell counters, UHPLC/chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, single-use bioreactors, RX-10 lab reactor control systems, and Rockwell PLC-controlled autoclaves/parts washers. 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, including but not limited toF-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM
OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.Additional Preferences:
Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, MES, LIMS and Site Historian systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, LabVantage, OSI PI). Experience in facilitating and driving decision-making at an organizational level.Other Information:
Current location Parkwood West-Indianapolis, IN. Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #WeAreLilly 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 (BE@Lilly), 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 $66,000- $171,600 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
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