Autonomous Mobile Robots)-Lilly Medicine Foundry

Lilly•Indianapolis, IN

13d•$66,000 - $171,600•Onsite

About The Position

Lilly is investing $4.5 billion to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. This facility, the first of its kind, combines research and manufacturing to optimize processes, increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact. The Engineer - Automation Engineering (AGV/AMR) will be part of the Automation Engineering Department at the Foundry, providing support for the site's Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) fleets. These systems are crucial for moving materials, intermediates, and finished goods across manufacturing, warehouse, and utility areas. Process automation is fundamental to ensuring a successful facility startup and ongoing manufacturing operations. The role involves ensuring reliable and compliant automated material handling systems, mentoring employees, and serving as a key technical resource. This includes partnering with vendors, system integrators, warehouse operations, and other automation disciplines to implement the AGV/AMR fleet management strategy. During the project delivery and startup phases (expected 2025-2028), the role will be dynamic, requiring collaboration, creativity, and resilience to support project delivery, build the organization, implement systems and business processes for GMP operations, and establish the site culture.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related and a minimum of 2+ years working experience in operations, or manufacturing, with exposure to automated material handling or robotics systems preferred.
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 and visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing AGV/AMR fleet management systems (e.g., Dematic, Vecna, Fetch/Zebra, Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), OTTO Motors, Seegrid, or similar platforms) and their integration with SCADA, DCS, and BMS systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, Johnson Controls).
Familiarity with AGV/AMR navigation technologies (LiDAR, SLAM, magnetic tape, wire guidance) and applicable industry safety standards (ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, ISO 3691-4).
Experience in facilitating and driving decision-making at an organizational level.
Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment highly preferred

Responsibilities

Mentor process control and material handling team members, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioning of AGV/AMR systems
AGV/AMR fleet management software implementation and coordination
Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan for AGV/AMR deployment.
Technically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrators for AGV/AMR fleet management systems including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, fleet controller software, and Test Specifications
Lead/Participate in design reviews and fleet management software reviews, attend equipment and software FATs/SATs for AGVs and AMRs
Lead a team of automation engineers supporting AGV/AMR commissioning
Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
Devise functional requirements and traffic/navigation control strategies for AGV/AMR systems in collaboration with Warehouse and Process Engineering
Fleet management software design, configuration and testing (routing logic, traffic management, charging/docking sequences, interlocks with facility systems)
Automation engineering including integration, tuning and troubleshooting of AGV/AMR navigation, safety, and communication systems (LiDAR, SLAM, RFID/QR guidance, Wi-Fi mesh networks)
Implement and support electronic systems (such as fleet management historians and dashboards) used to capture AGV/AMR performance and production data
Maintain the validated state of the site's AGV/AMR 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 and warehouse expansions
Promote the use of AGV/AMR automation to improve material handling productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance
Develop a 'network' of corporate contacts and vendor partners, leveraging AGV/AMR industry expertise when needed
In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in AGV/AMR 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 validation, and material handling safety standards

Benefits

company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
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)