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Eli Lilly and Company
Engineer - Automation Engineering Biologics- Lilly Medicine Foundry
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An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$116,317 / year median in Indiana
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Engineer
- Automation Engineering
- Biologics
- Lilly Medicine Foundry Employer Eli Lilly and Company Location Lebanon, Indiana Start date Aug 15, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Engineering , Automation Engineer , Science/R D , Biotechnology Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
- Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
Technical Leadership Site operation runtime support, enhance control system reliability and lifecycle management, in a GMP regulated environment. Participate in design reviews and Site control system reviews, attend/support FATs. Tuning and troubleshooting of control loops, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's). Thorough understanding of P&ID's and Instrument loop drawings and various process control communication protocols. Develop and Review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications and Test Specifications. Maintain the validated state of the site control system in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation. Operational Excellence Experience working in a biotech or small molecule manufacturing is a plus. Provide on-call support for operations, as needed. Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with control systems Demonstrated experience utilizing Master maintenance plans. Experience working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation. Experience working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC's, FactoryTalk View. Experience in performing automation engineering activities including design, Development and Commissioning. Provide periodic status updates to Project Management and leadership. Support electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data. 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. 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 GMP knowledge and experience, regulatory requirements, computer system validationBasic Requirements:
Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related field with a minimum of two years' experience in automation engineering, operations, or manufacturing preferably in Biologics 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, 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, PLC and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc).Other Information:
Initial location at Parkwood West, Indianapolis. 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 ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) 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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