Sr. Principal - Engineer - Automation (Small Molecule)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the DeltaV platform and associated software integration teams as part of Lilly’s manufacturing expansion.
• Lead one or more project workstreams for the automation DCS function including design, scheduling, staffing, and qualification in the Drug Substance (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) network.
• Collaborate with A&E firms, system integrators, corporate and site engineering peers, and Tech@Lilly to develop and manage the DeltaV DCS system and software design, testing, startup, and qualification.
• Champion a strong safety culture, mentor and coach others, and utilize 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 that will be the foundation for software development and system architecture.
• Manage one or more system integrators for fully deliver and test DeltaV software.
• Collaborate with Tech@Lilly to deliver a fully integrated Automation/MES solution that is scaled for the needs of business.
• Participate in basic and detailed design that also includes staffing, statements of work, supplier management, and delivery strategies for automation systems.
• Participate in developing computer system validation strategies.
• Develop and build capabilities within the Houston site automation team.
• Develop site procedures for automation platforms and associated administration activities.
• Provide engineering support for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Hazard Reviews (PHRs).
• Provide technical oversight during development of equipment and process system User Requirements and related Design Review/Qualification documentation to ensure equipment and systems are appropriate for intended purpose.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related applicable discipline required.
• 8+ years of experience in Process Automation with experience on the Emerson DeltaV Platform. Other platform experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in API/Drug Substance manufacturing preferred. Related manufacturing experience will be considered.
• Technical knowledge in process instrumentation.
• Batch control.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to influence.
• Technical knowledge on the utilization of data historians.
• Experience with system integration including MES.

Additional Information

Potential for travel (less than 20% - could be domestic and/or international).