Automation Engineer-Engineer Equip Dev

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer is a member of Lilly’s Equipment Development Group (EDG) within the Engineering Technology Center (ETC). EDG provides innovative engineering and equipment solutions for Lilly’s global research, development, and manufacturing communities by integrating new and established technologies, internally and through external suppliers.

The Automation Engineer is responsible for problem-solving, electronic systems design, software architecture, and coding. The role designs and programs automated systems using Allen-Bradley PLC controllers, ladder logic development tools, HMI environments, and machine vision applications. It supports capital project delivery and validation and qualification activities, and provides global technical consultation to Lilly manufacturing sites and development teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation machine control, process control, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI platforms, including PLC RS Logix, FactoryTalk View, Microsoft Visual Basic, and/or Visual C++.
• Experience with machine vision applications.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

• UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) certification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related life science field, including familiarity with GAMP 5.0 design guidelines and validated automation systems in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience in system integration design and delivery, including managing external system integrators and outsource automation partners on capital projects.
• Experience delivering automation system projects and major capital projects, including schedule and cost management and collaboration with Lilly asset delivery teams.
• Experience integrating robotic systems in manufacturing automation, including design, programming, integration, and commissioning of robotic assembly or handling systems.
• Expertise in one or more automation platforms, including Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Siemens (TIA Portal), and/or Emerson DeltaV, and the ability to apply platform expertise to varied manufacturing automation challenges.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working in cross-functional project teams spanning engineering, quality, operations, and external vendor partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical system design and architecture for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Perform electrical design, including component specification, UL compliance, and schematic creation and approval; design, code, and debug software using Allen-Bradley PLC RS Logix, FactoryTalk View HMI, and Microsoft development environments; contribute to project requirements documents and machine vision application development.
• Create validation and safety documentation, including FAT execution and machine safety reports, and ensure automation designs incorporate appropriate safety controls and risk mitigation.
• Provide automation leadership on capital projects, partnering with system integrators and internal teams to deliver designs that meet requirements, optimize life cycle cost, and leverage replication and best practices.
• Develop an understanding of Lilly’s manufacturing processes and lifecycle; monitor external automation standards; evaluate emerging technologies; mentor EDG staff; and support corporate initiatives such as cybersecurity and engineering information management.
• Support departmental activities, maintain HSE compliance, foster cross-functional collaboration, and promote continuous improvement across diverse work environments.
• Support validation and qualification activities and provide global technical consultation to Lilly manufacturing sites and development teams.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time-off and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level