MES Engineer

Lilly • Pleasant Prairie, WI

23h • $66,000 - $158,400 • 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 equipment and integrated, automated manufacturing systems to produce parenteral medicines, assemble devices, and package products, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact.

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

The engineer supports system testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance; ensures regulatory and procedural compliance; documents processes; and works with cross-functional teams to improve operations and implement appropriate digital solutions. The position is based onsite in the Pleasant Prairie area, with travel to other U.S. and global Lilly sites as 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 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.
• 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 work onsite in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Monday through Friday.
• Must be flexible in providing support to accommodate production schedules and shutdowns; occasional extended-hour and/or off-hour work may be required.
• Must be able to travel to other U.S. and global Lilly sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build stakeholder relationships and explain complex technical concepts.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.
• 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 design, implementation, automation, modernization, maintenance, and optimization.
• Experience with Computer System Validation.
• Experience mentoring technically 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 that integrate production processes with business systems and support 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 complies with FDA guidelines, GMP requirements, Lilly policies and procedures, and local procedures.
• Ensure documented processes and procedures are in place 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, 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