Principal - Engineer – Automation (Building Management Systems)

About the role

We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to discovering and bringing life-changing medicines to those who need them. This role is part of the startup team for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston, TX, focused on producing API molecules for current and future products, including new modalities. The Principal Automation Engineer – Building Management Systems will support the design and delivery of automation platforms and system integration for the site’s Building Management Systems (BMS). This position offers a unique opportunity to help build the organization, facility, and culture from the ground up, transitioning from corporate integration to a site-based role post-startup.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture, mentor and coach others, and apply engineering and automation fundamental principles in design and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Lilly Engineering, A&E firms, and system integrators to develop requirements and specifications for software development, hardware design, and system architecture.
• Support the design and delivery of the site BMS platform in partnership with Lilly’s A&E and selected BMS supplier.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of AF&IDs, P&IDs, instrument specifications, sequences of operation, panel design, and testing strategies for BMS platforms.
• Collaborate with Tech@Lilly to deliver a fully integrated automation solution scaled for business needs.
• Participate in basic and detailed design, including staffing, statements of work, supplier management, and delivery strategies for automation systems.
• Engage in developing computer system validation strategies.
• Build capabilities within the Houston site automation team and develop site procedures for automation platforms and administration activities.
• Provide engineering support for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Hazard Reviews (PHRs).
• Offer technical oversight during the development of equipment and process system User Requirements and related Design Review/Qualification documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Building Management or Building Automation Systems.
• 3+ years of experience in Process Automation, preferably with Rockwell Automation Platforms, JCI Metasys, or Siemens Desigo (related platforms considered).
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Skills

• Technical knowledge in process instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Technical knowledge of data historians.

Additional Information

• Potential for travel (less than 20%, domestic and/or international) to support system testing, factory acceptance testing, and training.

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $171,600 per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for a company bonus based on performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plans.
• Vacation benefits and flexible spending accounts (healthcare and/or dependent day care).
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs/activities.