MES Systems Engineer
About The Position
The MES Systems Engineer will design, develop, deliver, and qualify the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution for Lilly’s new Lebanon, Indiana API manufacturing facility. The role is part of Tech at Lilly MQ, which uses technology to advance manufacturing operational excellence and productivity, with safety and quality as priorities. The engineer will work with process automation, Process Operations, and global technology teams to implement and support MES recipes, systems, components, and interfaces. The position will help establish the site’s digital execution strategy and IT roadmap, translate business requirements into compliant MES solutions, and support systems throughout their validated lifecycle. The role is based on-site at the Lebanon facility, with travel to other Lilly sites as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, ideally in science, IT, chemistry, pharmacy, or engineering.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in MES and DCS integration.
- Experience working in a GxP-regulated environment.
- Deep knowledge and experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Understanding of GMP regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Solid knowledge of Computer System Validation processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze, anticipate, and resolve complex technical, operational, or business issues.
- Ability to prioritize and escalate issues effectively.
- Learning agility and curiosity.
- Ability to understand quality-control business processes and convert them into IT requirements and solutions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 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 flexible to support production schedules, shutdowns, and other operational needs; 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
- Previous Agile experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deliver, and qualify the MES solution for the facility.
- Help ensure site operational readiness through the MES and Digital Execution Strategy.
- Adapt the project roadmap to site evolution, strategic directions, and emerging trends or issues.
- Partner with local and global teams to establish and implement the site IT roadmap.
- Execute the MES design, implementation, and support strategy for Lebanon API.
- Promote replication and standardization and implement appropriate technical solutions.
- Maintain project and validation documentation throughout the lifecycle and release management process.
- Develop and assist in maintaining MES interfaces with other Lilly systems.
- Gather and understand business requirements and translate them into appropriate MES solutions.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory, legal, and quality requirements affecting batch requirements and ensure solutions comply.
- Keep systems in a validated state and manage their lifecycle through releases, recapitalization, and retirement.
- Coordinate incident, problem, configuration, and change/release management in alignment with business needs.
- Serve as the Tech at Lilly key contact and subject matter expert for MES IT systems and support site audits.
- Develop training materials.
- Work with process automation, Process Operations, and global technology teams to implement and support MES recipes, systems, and components.
Benefits
- Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
- Company-sponsored 401(k).
- Pension.
- Vacation benefits.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
- Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance and death benefits.
- Time off and leave of absence benefits.
- Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
