Automation Engineer– Plant Utilities

Location: Katwijk NB

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

About The Katwijk Site
The position starts with a 12-month contract, with the intention of offering a permanent contract based on mutual fit. (Dienstverband: tijdelijk met uitzicht op vast)

Eli Lilly is investing €2.6 billion in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Katwijk, Netherlands. This facility will produce oral medicines for cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology, incorporating next-generation manufacturing technologies including dock-to-dock automation, paperless manufacturing, and process analytical technology while achieving carbon neutrality and zero waste to landfills.

Position Overview
The Automation Engineer – Utilities provides automation support for utilities systems (Purified Water, Clean In Place, Steam, Chiller Water etc) at the Katwijk site. This role ensures the reliability, compliance, and continuous performance of the utilities automation systems from site startup through steady-state operations.

During the design and delivery of the project, this role will be integrated into theglobalautomation team and then transition fully to a site-based process team position.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Global Automation and Global Facilities Delivery to design, install, and qualify utilities automation systems

Lead the integration of the utilities automation systems into the site data collection and IT systems.

Manage and own the utilities automation system security and data integrity.

Lead the management and growth of the automation systems as new utilities equipment is added to the facility.

Partner with Corporate Automation for global initiatives including advanced data programs and cyber security.

Develop site procedures that will govern the utilities automation systems.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science field

Professional fluency in English

Experience/Technical Knowledge

5+ years in automation.

5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.

3+ years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical utility systems automation including water, steam, and air generation and distribution is preferred.

Related manufacturing experience will be considered

Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.

Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including Factory Talk View SE distributed and Control Logix/Compact Logix PLCs or other similar automation technologies.

Additional Skills/Preferences

Knowledge of ISE S95 principles and IT/Automation integration.

Experience with Data Historians or related technology.

Experience in Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments, and networking.

Experience with installation of platform software on virtual servers.

Ability to interpret control wiring diagrams and process and instrumentation diagrams.

Interpersonal Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal customers, business partners, and leadership

Ability to collaborate with others.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

On-site Requirement

This is 100% full-time on-site role

Travel requirements –

We typically expect travel to be 10-20% during the design and delivery phase for engineering meetings, training, and job shadowing opportunities.

Eli Lilly and Company | Katwijk, Netherlands
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