Automation Engineer

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. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first.

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is intended to provide current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

• Safety – Work safely and continually look 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.
• 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.
• Partner with colleagues to properly support and enhance the Automated Systems and Equipment, including adjustments on PID control parameters.
• Perform solution assessment and performance reviews and verify 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.
• Keep current on external trends and practices to evaluate technology for application within Lilly.
• 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.

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

• Experience with Emerson Delta
  
  V Systems, 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/or 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…