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

About the role

The Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry. The principal engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects, with primary focus on Instrumentation and Control Hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operation support, capital project execution and commissioning & qualification.
• Demonstrate ability in translating technical concepts for executive audience and/or non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep Expertise working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience in clinical-stage manufacturing with flexible, multi-product capabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 8+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
• Biotech or Small Molecule Experience is a must.
• Experience working in highly automated Greenfield Pharmaceutical facility, using DeltaV DCS, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, BMS and Warehouse Monitoring from design through Startup.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners, influence without authority.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.