Corporate Automation Project Engineer - Drug Product

Role Summary

The Corporate Automation Project Engineer is a senior automation position that will lead the automation design and delivery to major capital projects and corporate initiatives with a focus on the Global Parenteral Network and the Global Packaging Network. This role leads one or more project work streams for the design and delivery of automation platforms for key parenteral systems, including filling, formulation, freeze dryers, equipment preparation, labs, and IT integration, with a strong focus on Rockwell Automation-based embedded and OEM solutions.

The role partners with A&E firms, Lilly consultants, and suppliers on build, FAT, and site startup activities. It is part of the Global Process Automation & Control Engineering (GPACE) team within Corporate Engineering.

• Be a champion for health & safety, diversity & inclusion, ethics, and compliance.
• Partner with Global Facilities Delivery, Global Groups, OEMs, engineering firms, and site teams to design, install, and qualify key parenteral platforms (autoclaves, freeze dryers, formulation units, filling lines, inspection machines).
• Lead and support the development of statements of work and automation supplier/integrator selection.
• Lead and support delivery strategies, quality assessments, and CSV and CQ verification plans.
• Collaborate with site automation leadership to integrate resources into the project team; assist with site hiring and capability building; collaborate with other corporate engineering groups and Lilly IT to develop delivery strategies and execution plans.
• Coach and mentor others.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Chemical).
• Required:
  
  Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Required:
  
  Experience on Rockwell Automation platforms including FT View and Control Logix.
• Required:
  
  Minimum 3 years of Process Automation / Process Control experience.
• Required:
  
  Experience in Commissioning and Qualification.
• Preferred:
  Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Preferred:
  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Preferred:
  Collaboration with operations, process engineering, and other project & manufacturing team members; integration of OT and IT platforms; project management experience; technical knowledge in process instrumentation; ability to influence without authority; ability to clarify and simplify complex issues; strong trust with peers and leaders; knowledge of GMPs and pharmaceutical manufacturing (Drug Product Aseptic Filling, Formulation, or Lyophilization); knowledge of Microsoft OS and databases.

• Bachelor's in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Chemical)

• Willingness and ability to travel US and OUS; role may start in Indianapolis, IN and transition to a project site location.
• Remote work accommodation possible until project location is determined; project travel up to 25% typical.
• Standard work hours with potential overtime, weekends, or holidays for project support.
• Ability to work in a dynamic project environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.