Engineering Intern to Intern

Eli Lilly and Company•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The internships are a temporary summer position that lasts for 12 CONTINUOUS weeks beginning in May or June 2027. Each engineering intern will be assigned a project affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the manufacturing organization, build a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role engineers play at creating solutions for Eli Lilly and Company. Interns will interact with other engineering and manufacturing professionals, including Lilly senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the work period, each intern will present their project highlights, findings, and general internship accomplishments to engineering and manufacturing professionals. Project opportunities are available in, but not limited to, the following manufacturing areas: Engineering Technical Center - (Process, Automation, Digital Manufacturing, Facilities) Parenteral Products (injectable) Facilities/Utilities Engineering Drug Substance Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (small molecule, large molecule, peptides) Device Manufacturing or Assembly and Packaging Global Packaging and Robotics Global Facilities Delivery.

Requirements

Currently attending a BS or MS Engineering program with a completion of the degree by August 2028
Successful completion of a previous Lilly Internship
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor the following work authorization or visas for this role: F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated analysis/problem assessment skills, communication (oral and written) skills, information/data monitoring skills, quality orientation, and teamwork/interpersonal skills
Previous internships in the pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining manufacturing, utility, and automation systems in compliance with US and global regulations
Searching for and implementing continuous improvements
Managing capital projects (including design, construction, and start-up)
Designing and developing drug delivery systems, manufacturing processes (including scale-up and commercialization), waste reduction and energy minimization processes, safety systems and environmental controls
Transportation, Distribution, and warehouse analysis and optimization
Provide a practical real-life solution to a manufacturing, business-related technical project
Work individually and with a supervisor to determine and achieve project goals
Document and present project accomplishments and progress

Benefits

1 week of paid time off during the Lilly summer shut-down
Competitive salary
Free parking at their work site
Access to Lilly’s onsite facilities
Subsidized housing (if the intern's job position requires a move from another location)
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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)