Undergrad Engineering Intern

Eli Lilly and Company • Indianapolis, IN

122d • $58,000 - $100,320

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Engineering Overview: Engineers at Lilly are responsible for: Operating and maintaining manufacturing, utility, and automation systems in compliance with US and global regulations Searching for and implementing continuous improvements Managing capital projects (including design, construction, and start-up) Designing and developing drug delivery systems, manufacturing processes (including scale-up and commercialization), waste reduction and energy minimization processes, safety systems and environmental controls Transportation, Distribution, and warehouse analysis and optimization. The internships are a temporary summer position that lasts for 12 CONTINUOUS weeks beginning in May or June 2026. Each engineering intern will be assigned a project affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the manufacturing organization, build a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role engineers play at creating solutions for Eli Lilly and Company. Interns will interact with other engineering and manufacturing professionals, including Lilly senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the work period, each intern will present their project highlights, findings, and general internship accomplishments to engineering and manufacturing professionals.

Requirements

• Currently attending a BS Engineering program and will have completed sophomore or junior year prior to internship with completion of the degree by August 2028
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated analysis/problem assessment skills
• Communication (oral and written) skills
• Information/data monitoring skills
• Quality orientation
• Teamwork/interpersonal skills
• Previous internship in the pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining manufacturing, utility, and automation systems in compliance with US and global regulations
• Searching for and implementing continuous improvements
• Managing capital projects (including design, construction, and start-up)
• Designing and developing drug delivery systems, manufacturing processes (including scale-up and commercialization), waste reduction and energy minimization processes, safety systems and environmental controls
• Transportation, Distribution, and warehouse analysis and optimization
• Provide a practical real-life solution to a manufacturing, business-related technical project
• Work individually and with a supervisor to determine and achieve project goals
• Document and present project accomplishments and progress

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free parking at work site
• Access to Lilly’s onsite facilities
• 1 week of paid time off during the Lilly summer shut-down (June 29th, 2026 – July 3rd, 2026)
• Subsidized housing for interns moving from another location
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits; life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees