Sr. Engineer, Automation Engineering, Controls Hardware - Lilly Medicine Foundry

The Senior Engineer – Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry. The engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects, with primary focus on Instrumentation and Control Hardware. Process Automation is core to delivering the right first‑time facility start up and continued support of ongoing manufacturing operations into the future.

The Senior Engineer will collaborate and partner with cross‑functional peers to support successful delivery of robust control systems and instrumentation.

• Experience working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation.
• Experience working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC’s, Factory Talk View.
• Experience working with DeltaV control panels, DeltaV Remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/O’s.
• Experience in performing automation engineering activities including design, development and commissioning of Process Automation projects using DeltaV DCS and/or Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC.
• Experience with tuning and troubleshooting of control loops and Field Instruments.
• Hands‑on experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s).
• Thorough understanding of P&’s and Instrument loop drawings.
• Understanding of various process control communication protocols.

• Site operation runtime support, enhance control system reliability and lifecycle management, in a GMP regulated environment.
• Support capital project execution, commissioning and qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware.
• Work with Site Area leads and System Integrators.
• Develop and review functional requirements, design specifications, and test specifications.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Master maintenance plans.
• Familiarity with 21
  
  CFR Part 11, GMP processes.
• Participate in design reviews and site system hardware reviews, attend equipment FATs.
• Provide periodic status updates to Project Management.
• Support electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data.
• Maintain the validated state of the site control system hardware in line with Lilly quality standards, including development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation.
• Good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and commitment to task completion and timelines.

• In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products.
• Engage with cross‑functional peers to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity.

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience in biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
• Experience working in a highly automated Greenfield Pharmaceutical facility, using DeltaV DCS, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, BMS and Warehouse Monitoring from design through startup.
• Possess a keen technical curiosity and have demonstrated strong problem‑solving skills with a desire for continuous improvement.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation.
• 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, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $64,500 – $167,200. Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program including a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance, and well‑being initiatives.