Principal - Engineer - Automation (Data & Platforms integration)

About the role

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules in Houston, TX. This facility will provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the site technical team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site. The successful candidate will help build the processes, facility, and culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

This role will support the design and delivery of the site data historian system, key integration platforms, and system administration of site servers. It will also be integral in the design and delivery of data historian and integration platforms, including design, validation plans, system integrator selection and oversight, and developing site administrative procedures. As a secondary responsibility, this role will support related site automation platforms, including process automation servers and the DeltaV DCS.

During the design and delivery of the project, this role will be integrated into the corporate automation team GPACE (Global Process Automation & Control Engineering) and will transition fully to a site-based process team position. Post-project delivery, this role will support GMP manufacturing operations in the central engineering function, assisting site process teams with data historian and integration services, system administration, and platform upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture, mentor and coach others, and utilize engineering and automation fundamental principles in design and problem solving.
• Become a subject matter expert on Lilly’s Aveva PI Data Historian reference architecture.
• Support the design, delivery, validation, and system management of the site Data Historian and related system integration platforms.
• Lead and direct system integrations and OEMs on the design and installation of the Aveva PI platforms, data centers, and associated site infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Lilly’s Quality organization, Corporate Engineering, and Global Facilities Delivery to develop computer system qualification and testing strategies.
• Ensure CSV documents comply with Corporate Quality Standards and Practices, local templates, and electronic document management system properties.
• Participate in basic and detailed design, including staffing, statements of work, supplier management, and delivery strategies for computer system validation.
• Develop and build capabilities within the Houston site automation team.
• Support the development of site procedures related to computer system validation and administration practices.
• Provide technical oversight during development of equipment and process system User Requirements and related Design Review/Qualification documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related applicable discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Aveva PI Data Historian administration, including hardware design, software integration, and system procedures.
• Experience with Windows Servers and virtual environments.
• 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.

Skills

• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred (other manufacturing experience will be considered).
• Strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with Kneat Validation software, Veeva Vault, or similar packages.
• Ability to collaborate with others.

Additional Information

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

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plan.
• Vacation benefits and eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $171,600. Full-time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).