Engineering Automation Technician - Night Shift

Lilly•Pleasant Prairie, WI

2d•$35 - $51

About The Position

The Engineering Automation Technician provides high-level automation, mechanical, and electrical support for OEM filling equipment and associated processing, sterilization, and packaging systems. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to help keep automated filling lines safe, reliable, and in a qualified state. It serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting and continuous improvement and supports proper equipment maintenance and safe operation. The technician develops expertise in production processes, cGMP, and equipment-specific code and control-system technologies. This is a 12-hour night-shift position on a 2-2-3 schedule. The work is hands-on and may require off-shift or on-call support based on business needs. It is not a PLC programming role, but requires troubleshooting ladder logic. All tools are company-provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent automation experience.
Prior documented leadership experience leading teams.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting highly automated manufacturing equipment; filling, sterilization, or packaging systems are preferred.
Working knowledge of PLC and HMI platforms, such as Siemens or Allen-Bradley.
Experience with industrial instrumentation, sensors, and electrical troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of automated equipment operation.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Experience with CMMS systems, such as Maximo or SAP.
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.
Must be able to troubleshoot ladder logic; PLC programming is not part of the role.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting OEM high-speed pharmaceutical filling equipment and/or sterilization and inspection equipment.
Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting servo systems and vision systems.
Prior involvement in equipment start-ups, FAT/SAT, or mechanical automation upgrades.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line mechanical automation and electrical support for OEM automated filling equipment to minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems and automation hardware, including sensors, vision systems, drives, and instrumentation; partner with Operations to safely return equipment to service.
Investigate recurring faults and production delays.
Plan and execute equipment and mechanical automation improvements, including upgrades, obsolescence planning, small projects, and contractor or vendor coordination as needed.
Ensure automation work complies with safety requirements, cGMP, and site procedures.
Document and communicate issues, root causes, and corrective actions.
Support development of standard work, tools, and training to improve troubleshooting effectiveness across Operations and Engineering.
Create maintenance action plans and support periodic reviews of equipment condition and qualification state.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits effective on the first day of employment.
Paid vacation starting at 120 hours annually, prorated based on start date.
Shift bonus for weekend hours.
Sign-on bonus.
Company bonus eligibility for full-time equivalent employees, depending in part on company and individual performance.
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
Pension.
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.