Sr​/Principal Automation Engineer

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.

• As an Automation Engineer you will provide automation design and oversight to the delivery of Lilly's new Lebanon LP2 facility.
• Collaborate with system integrators to deliver all aspects of Automation.
• Support key corporate initiatives such as life cycle management, Engineering information management, and cyber security.
• Drive automation governance and replication Tier 1 equipment, architecture, and Automation/IT systems and solutions.
• Safety – Work safely and continually looks for improvements in personnel and equipment safety, ensure safe design and operation of new equipment, ensure automation design reflects safety concerns for operations and maintenance.
• Automation Design Design and implement Automation Strategies that allow the operators to interact and manipulate the process in compliance with cGMP batch manufacturing requirements.
• Generate/Update Design SDLC documentation.
• Automation/Control Discipline Partner with colleagues to properly support and enhance the Automated Systems and Equipment including the adjustments on PID Control Parameters.
• Perform solution assessment and performance reviews and verified the proper and efficient operation of the automated systems.
• Partner with colleagues to support the discipline through solution assessment, replication, and development.
• Manage tools, and implement engineering standards, master specifications and best practices.
• Provide technical coaching and consultation to other Lilly engineers and facilitate shared learning forums.
• Support Projects and the integration of new equipment/technologies to the manufacturing workflow.
• Support Automated System Commissioning and Qualifications.
• Technology and Innovation. Keep current on external trends and practices to evaluate technology for application within Lilly.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation or process control.

• Experience with Rockwell Automation, OSI/PI Historian, or related automation and control platform.
• Expertise in Rockwell Automation Platforms including Factory Talk View SCADA and Control Logix PLC's.
• Knowledge of Drug Product manufacturing processes including formulation, equipment preparation, and filling.
• Knowledge of Drug Substance manufacturing processes including large and/small molecule and Batch.
• Knowledge of plant utility systems including purified water, clean steam, process air, and recovery and environmental systems.
• Knowledge of building management systems (HVAC) and qualified building management systems for critical monitoring.
• Knowledge related to ISE S95 principles and IT/Automation integration.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP industry.
• Experience in OSI/PI Data Historians or related technology.
• Experience in Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments, and networking.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, business partners, and leadership including written and visual presentations.
• Experience in Automation Project Delivery related to Major Capital delivery.
• Technical leadership on automation project delivery

This is an onsite position that requires onsite presence the majority of the time, with some flexibility for working from home depending on business need. This position is based in Lebanon, IN and is not a fully remote role. This would require relocation to Lebanon, IN area (within commuting distance). Some business travel will be required for this…