Process Automation and Control Engineer - Peptides API

About the role

The Peptides Process Automation and Control Engineering team at Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Process Automation and Control Engineer to join the team responsible for the implementation, support, and optimization of the DeltaV process control system across peptide synthesis and peptide purification. This role will be part of a dynamic team supporting the project delivery, building a new organization, developing and implementing the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and building the site culture.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and continually look for improvements to both people and equipment safety, ensuring the automation design reflects safety concerns for operations and maintenance.
• Design and implement Automation Strategies using first principles that allow operations personnel to interact with and operate the process in compliance with cGMP batch manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with colleagues to lead the discipline through solution assessment, development and verification of the proper and efficient operation of the automated systems.
• Manage tools, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or a related science field.
• 3+ years of Automation experience.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferences

• Demonstrated experience with the Emerson DeltaV platform.
• Core knowledge related to ISE S95 and S88 principles.
• Strong knowledge of API/Drug Substance manufacturing processes including Batch, strongly preferred.
• Experience in pharma or GMP industry, strongly preferred.
• Experience working with validated systems.
• Experience with DeltaV Live.
• Strong problem-solving skills on automation platforms.
• Strong communication skills.