MES Technical Lead

Lilly • Pleasant Prairie, WI

2d • $129,000 - $189,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The MES Technical Lead is part of the Tech at Lilly function at Lilly’s new Kenosha County manufacturing site in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The role leads the design, development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) application connecting production operations with business systems. The MES supports efficient, reliable manufacturing by optimizing processes, reducing errors, and helping ensure accurate data and product quality.

The position applies manufacturing knowledge and technical expertise to build solutions that fit plant operations, collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing, and tests and troubleshoots the MES. It also ensures documented procedures, regulatory compliance, and adherence to GMP, FDA guidelines, Lilly policies, and local procedures. The site will manufacture parenteral medicines and support device assembly and packaging, using advanced and highly integrated automated systems. The site is designed with a focus on minimizing its environmental impact.

This is an on-site position at the Kenosha site. The anticipated wage is $129,000–$189,200. Full-time equivalent employees are eligible for a company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance. Eligible employees may participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension program and may be eligible for vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, flexible spending account, life insurance, leave, and well-being benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience working with MES technologies such as Rockwell Automation Pharma Suite, Emerson Syncade, Siemens Camstar, and/or Werum PAS-X.
• Expertise with programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, and SQL.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Expertise 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 with an agile framework throughout the solution lifecycle, including design, implementation, automation, modernization, maintenance, and optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including explaining complex technical concepts clearly and building stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving MES, configuration, and integration issues.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with Computer System Validations.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical team members.
• Exposure to international operations, diverse teams, global IT projects, or a global organization.
• Previous Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, enhance, and maintain an MES solution connecting production processes with business systems.
• Build MES solutions that reflect manufacturing processes and plant operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Test, troubleshoot, and maintain the MES to support system reliability and data accuracy.
• Stay current with emerging MES technologies and introduce new ideas to the site.
• Ensure documented processes and procedures are in place to meet quality and compliance standards.
• Maintain compliance with FDA guidelines, GMP requirements, Lilly policies and procedures, and local procedures.
• Resolve complex technical challenges using analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate clearly and build strong working relationships across the site.

Benefits

• Company bonus for full-time equivalent employees, 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: Senior