MES Systems Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $64,500 - $158,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tech@Lilly MQ team at the Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing site is actively looking for a System Engineer for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to focus on Digital Transformation. This role supports and evolves manufacturing execution systems at the Indy Parenteral Manufacturing (IPM) site, working closely with cross-functional partners to understand manufacturing processes and translate them into system requirements, electronic Master Batch Records (MBRs), and MES solutions. The role will support the current MES platform, PMX, and contribute to the transition to PharmaSuite, the next-generation MES platform. The position involves the entire solution lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design to testing, validation, and production support, driving MES solution integration with broader manufacturing, warehouse, and IT systems. This role offers exposure to critical projects impacting the safe and reliable manufacture of medicines and provides an opportunity to grow technical and business skills.

Requirements

• Bachelors in IT, Science, Technology Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of IT experience, software engineering, and/or digital capabilities, specifically experience working with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Execution Systems, specifically PMX, PharmaSuite, PAS-X, and/or Syncade as well as WES/SAP.
• Experience supporting/developing IT applications/solutions.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing operations and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including implementation, integration, support, or optimization in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.
• Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), such as PMX and/or PharmaSuite, with the ability to translate manufacturing needs into system requirements, configurations, and electronic batch record (eMBR) updates.
• Exposure to or interest in supporting MES platform transitions, including learning and contributing to PMX → PharmaSuite migration activities in a phased manufacturing environment.
• Experience in computer system validation (CSV) activities, including test execution and documentation, with an understanding of data integrity expectations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to help gather and document non-functional requirements (performance, security, usability, data integrity, reliability) and work collaboratively with other MES engineers or architects to implement solutions that meet those needs.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills for MES-related issues, including application behavior, system interfaces, and connectivity, with a collaborative approach to identifying root causes and reducing production downtime.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT to support adoption and sustained use of digital manufacturing solutions.
• Awareness of secure and compliant system use, including following access, security, and data protection practices in regulated manufacturing systems.
• Exposure to reporting, dashboards, or manufacturing data flows, with the ability to support data continuity as systems modernize.
• Experience supporting project execution through task tracking, status updates, and coordination within a defined workstream or project team.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset, with an interest in learning new technologies and manufacturing digital trends to continuously improve system reliability and execution.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners and document work in a concise, understandable way.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a GXP, regulated environment.
• Experience maintaining Computer Systems Validation in line with pharmaceutical computer system quality regulations (e.g. cGMP’s, FDA 21 CFR Part 11) and other applicable regulations (e.g. privacy, OSHA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support MES and Digital Execution solutions that enable safe, efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing systems, including MES, automation, and supporting IT infrastructure, helping to quickly diagnose and resolve issues that impact operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment, software, and network-related issues to minimize downtime and support reliable production.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and IT to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Contribute to the design of integrated, scalable, and user-friendly MES solutions, ensuring systems work seamlessly across manufacturing and digital platforms.
• Apply technical expertise to translate business and manufacturing needs into practical system designs and configurations.
• Incorporate security, data integrity, and compliance considerations into system designs to protect company data and meet regulatory expectations.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Build a strong understanding of IPM manufacturing processes and use that knowledge to support and improve operational workflows.
• Support adoption of new and existing digital solutions by working with business SMEs and aligning with site and IT strategies.
• Collaborate with global and local technical experts to help shape solution direction and balance usability, performance, and maintainability.
• Participate in the review and approval of validation and lifecycle documentation (e.g., SOPs, protocols, and system records) to support compliant system delivery.

Benefits

• Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level