Reliability Engineering Technician - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Engineering Technician supports equipment availability and performance at the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a facility combining research and manufacturing to develop and manufacture clinical trial medicines. The role executes predictive maintenance programs, analyzes equipment health data, and improves maintenance strategies in compliance with cGMP and applicable regulatory standards. The position reports to the Senior Reliability Manager and is permanently based at the Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana; the temporary site is in Indianapolis/Carmel, Indiana. The facility supports 24/7 operations, and flexibility for off-hours support is required. PPE is required when working in manufacturing areas.

The anticipated wage is $21.63–$42.31. Full-time equivalent employees are also 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, and may be eligible for vacation, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and death benefits, time-off and leave benefits, and well-being benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in the trade or equivalent, or a technical vocational college associate degree.
• Familiarity with condition-monitoring technologies, including vibration, thermography, and ultrasound.
• Familiarity with precision maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of rotating equipment, utilities, and manufacturing assets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and ability to learn and use site-specific software, including CMMS platforms and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of CMMS functionalities, workflows, and utilization.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Communication across functional areas.
• Computer skills in business applications.
• Vibration Level 1.
• MLT Level 1.
• Thermography Level 1.
• Ultrasonic Level 1.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems typical of a chemical manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Execute predictive maintenance routes, including vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermal imaging, and oil sampling.
• Perform precision lubrication activities on manufacturing and utility assets, including lubricant application, re-greasing, and oil top-offs in accordance with OEM specifications and site standards.
• Apply precision maintenance techniques, including laser shaft alignment, belt and sheave alignment, and torque and tolerance verification; document findings and completed work in GMARS.
• Support root cause failure analysis for critical and recurring equipment failures and track corrective actions to closure in GMARS.
• Maintain accurate records of predictive maintenance activities, findings, and work orders in GMARS, including asset data, failure codes, and labor hours.
• Communicate equipment health status to maintenance, engineering, and operations teams, and coordinate reliability-driven work across functions.
• Produce reports summarizing predictive maintenance program performance and overall equipment health.
• Provide field troubleshooting support as needed, including outside normal business hours.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree