Sr. Principal Engineer, Automation Engineering, Controls System Hardware - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Lead site operation support, capital project execution and commissioning & qualification.
• Demonstrated ability in translating technical concepts for executive audience and/or non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep Expertise working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation.
• Deep Expertise working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC’s, FactoryTalk View.
• Expertise working with DeltaV control panels, DeltaV Remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/O’s.
• Expertise in performing automation engineering activities including design, Development and Commissioning Process Automation projects using DeltaV DCS, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops.
• Thorough understanding of various process control communication protocols.
• Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan.
• Define strategies for periodic and corrective maintenance of Instruments and Control hardware.

Operational Excellence

• System level thinking and expertise working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Technical Leadership in leading projects from concept through Commissioning and Qualification.
• Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware.
• Techically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrators.
• Develop and Review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications and Test Specifications.
• Thorough understanding of 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes.
• Demonstrated experience with developing and utilizing Master maintenance plans.
• Lead/Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment and FATs.
• Provide periodic status updates to Leadership and Project Management.
• Implement and support electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data.
• Maintain the validated state of the site control system hardware in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation.
• Promote the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance.
• Develop a ‘network’ of corporate contacts and leverage corporate expertise when needed.

Organizational Capability

• In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products.
• Mentor process control team to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity.
• Be a fully active member of the flow leadership in running the plant, including participation on technical sub-teams.