Sr/Principal Automation Engineer

Lilly•Lebanon, IN

11d•$66,000 - $171,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is intended to provide current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in automation or process control.
Experience with Rockwell Automation, OSI/PI Historian, or related automation and control platform.
Expertise in Rockwell Automation Platforms including FactoryTalk View SCADA and ControlLogix PLC's.
Knowledge of Drug Product manufacturing processes including formulation, equipment preparation, and filling.
Knowledge of Drug Substance manufacturing processes including large and/small molecule and Batch.
Knowledge of plant utility systems including purified water, clean steam, process air, and recovery and environmental systems.
Knowledge of building management systems (HVAC) and qualified building management systems for critical monitoring.
Knowledge related to ISE S95 principles and IT/Automation integration.
Experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP industry.
Experience in OSI/PI Data Historians or related technology.
Experience in Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments, and networking.
Communicate effectively with internal customers, business partners, and leadership including written and visual presentations.
Experience in Automation Project Delivery related to Major Capital delivery.
Technical leadership on automation project delivery

Responsibilities

Provide automation design and oversight to the delivery of Lilly's new Lebanon LP2 facility.
Collaborate with system integrators to deliver all aspects of Automation.
Support key corporate initiatives such as life cycle management, Engineering information management, and cyber security.
Drive automation governance and replication Tier 1 equipment, architecture, and Automation/IT systems and solutions.
Work safely and continually looks for improvements in personnel and equipment safety, ensure safe design and operation of new equipment, ensure automation design reflects safety concerns for operations and maintenance.
Design and implement Automation Strategies that allow the operators to interact and manipulate the process in compliance with cGMP batch manufacturing requirements.
Generate/Update Design SDLC documentation.
Partner with colleagues to properly support and enhance the Automated Systems and Equipment including the adjustments on PID Control Parameters.
Perform solution assessment and performance reviews and verified the proper and efficient operation of the automated systems.
Partner with colleagues to support the discipline through solution assessment, replication, and development.
Manage tools, and implement engineering standards, master specifications and best practices.
Provide technical coaching and consultation to other Lilly engineers and facilitate shared learning forums.
Support Projects and the integration of new equipment/technologies to the manufacturing workflow.
Support Automated System Commissioning and Qualifications.
Keep current on external trends and practices to evaluate technology for application within Lilly.

Benefits

company bonus
company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
medical benefits
dental benefits
vision benefits
prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance
death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)