MES Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company • Pleasant Prairie, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lilly is hiring an MES Systems Engineer for its state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The facility will use advanced, highly integrated and automated systems to manufacture parenteral medications and support device assembly and packaging, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact.

The MES Systems Engineer designs, develops, implements, enhances, and maintains Manufacturing Execution System software to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency by integrating production operations with business systems. The role also serves as a Process Team member with direct ownership of day-to-day MES operations at the manufacturing site, representing Tech@Lilly.

The role is based onsite and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Flexibility to support production schedules, shutdowns, and other needs is required; occasional extended-hour or off-hour work may be necessary. Travel to other U.S. and global Lilly sites may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, including Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics/Automation Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of GxP manufacturing processes and practices.
• Experience working with MES technologies such as MasterControl, Rockwell Automation PharmaSuite, Emerson Syncade, Siemens Camstar, or Werum PAS-X.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, or integrations.
• Ability to work onsite in the Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin area.
• Flexibility to provide support for production schedules, shutdowns, and other inputs; occasional extended-hour or off-hour work may be required.
• Ability to travel to other U.S. and global Lilly sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build stakeholder relationships and explain complex technical concepts.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise with related technologies and standards, including ISA-95, OPC, and data historians.
• Experience integrating MES with enterprise systems such as ERP and SCADA.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices related to MES technologies.
• Understanding of GMP regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience building solutions using an agile framework across the solution lifecycle, including designing, implementing, automating, modernizing, maintaining, and optimizing solutions.
• Experience with Computer System Validation.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical team members.
• Exposure to international operations, diverse teams, global IT projects, or working in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, enhance, and maintain MES solutions integrating production processes with business systems to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Stay current with emerging MES technologies.
• Test, troubleshoot, and maintain MES to ensure system reliability and data accuracy.
• Own day-to-day MES operations at the manufacturing site as a Process Team member representing Tech@Lilly.
• Ensure MES compliance with FDA guidelines, GMP requirements, Lilly policies and procedures, and local procedures.
• Ensure documented processes and procedures are in place for activities to meet quality and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Influence the business to drive value and implement appropriate digital solutions.

Benefits

• Company bonus for eligible full-time employees, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) participation eligibility.
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit eligibility.
• 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