Systems Engineer; R4-R6

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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.

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Systems Engineer (R4‑R6) to design, develop, and maintain Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software applications. The incumbent will act as technical lead, integrating production processes with business systems to optimize manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety. The role includes conducting testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of MES systems to ensure system reliability and data accuracy.

• Act as technical lead and integrate production processes with business systems to optimize manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of MES systems to ensure system reliability and data accuracy.
• Document processes and procedures for all activities to meet quality and compliance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Ensure MES systems comply with industry-specific regulations, FDA guidelines, GMP requirements, Lilly policies, and local procedures to maintain product quality and safety.

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
• 5 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining MES technologies.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with MES software solutions, including Pharma Suite.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with MES standards, including ISA‑95 and OPC.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with data historians for MES systems.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with cybersecurity as applied to MES technologies.
• Minimum of 5 years experience identifying and resolving technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, and integrations.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically or internationally.

Concord, NC

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $ per year.

• Full‑time employees eligible for company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).
• Comprehensive benefit program including company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, flexible spending accounts for healthcare or dependent care, life insurance and death benefits, certain time off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits (employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
• Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs at its sole discretion.

Lilly is a proud EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.