Engineer - Automation Engineering – Small Molecule API- Lilly Medicine Foundry

Key Objectives/Deliverables

The Engineer - Automation Engineering will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects. They will also mentor the process control team, develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan, and lead the operational excellence of the team.

Additionally, the Senior Principal Engineer will be a key technical expert influencing and implementing within the process control organization and across functional disciplines to support the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives.

In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (expected 2025-2028), automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic. The engineer will support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture.

The Engineer will promote the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance. They will also develop a 'network' of corporate contacts and leverage corporate expertise when needed.

Technical Leadership

Mentor process control team, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioning.

Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan.

Operational Excellence

Techically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrator including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, DCS Application Software, Test Specifications.

Lead/ Participate in design reviews and DeltaV application software reviews, attend equipment and software FATs.

Provide periodic status updates to Project Management.

Organizational Capability

Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines.

Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement.

Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in Small Molecule API manufacturing.

A minimum of 2 + years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.

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.

Additional Preferences

Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, PLC and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc).

Experience in facilitating and driving decision-making at an organizational level.