Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering – Biologics at Eli Lilly and Company

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Technical leadership in process control, including design, controls philosophy, implementation, and commissioning
  • Experience with DCS and SCADA software design, coding/configuration, testing (sequence logic, graphics, batch software)
  • Expertise in automation engineering activities, including design, tuning, and troubleshooting of control loops
  • Ability to develop and implement functional requirements, process control strategies, and Automation Engineering Project Plans
  • Proficiency in leading design reviews, DeltaV application software reviews, equipment and software FATs
  • Skills in implementing and supporting electronic systems (plant historians, applications, software integration) for process data capture
  • Knowledge of maintaining validated state of control systems per Lilly quality standards, including validation strategies and documentation
  • Capability to technically lead site area leads, system integrators, and teams of automation engineers during commissioning
  • Strong organizational skills, including planning, prioritization, task completion, initiative, collaboration, creativity, and resilience
  • Ability to build networks, leverage corporate expertise, promote automation for productivity/efficiency/compliance, and mentor teams

Responsibilities

  • Mentor process control team on design, controls philosophy, implementation, and commissioning
  • Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan
  • Technically lead and oversee work of Site Area leads and System Integrator, including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, DCS Application Software, Test Specifications
  • Lead/participate in design reviews, DeltaV application software reviews, and attend equipment/software FATs
  • Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning and provide periodic status updates to Project Management
  • Devise functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process Engineering
  • Perform DCS and SCADA software design, coding/configuration, and testing
  • Conduct automation engineering activities including design, tuning, and troubleshooting of control loops
  • Implement and support electronic systems for capturing process automation production data
  • Maintain validated state of site control systems, including development/execution of validation strategies and documentation
  • Provide automation support for capital projects, including new product introductions
  • Promote use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance
  • Develop networks of corporate contacts and leverage expertise as needed
  • In coordination with consultants, set and reinforce standards for rigor in automation work products

Skills

Automation Engineering
Process Automation
Control Systems
GMP Compliance
Biologics Manufacturing
Capital Projects
Manufacturing Operations

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters
1876Year Founded
$1,180.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.
Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.
Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.
Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.
FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.
Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.
Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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