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

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

Eli Lilly and Company Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, ManufacturingIndustries

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)
  • Ability to perform automation engineering activities including design, tuning, and troubleshooting of control loops
  • Expertise in devising functional requirements and process control strategies in collaboration with Process Engineering
  • Knowledge of electronic systems such as plant historians, applications, and software integration for production data
  • Capability to maintain validated state of control systems per Lilly quality standards, including validation strategies and documentation
  • Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and commitment to task completion
  • Experience leading/participating in design reviews, DeltaV application software reviews, equipment and software FATs
  • Ability to technically lead and oversee Site Area leads and System Integrators (Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, etc.)
  • Skills in promoting automation for productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance
  • Ability to develop a network of corporate contacts and leverage expertise

Responsibilities

  • Mentor process control team
  • Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan
  • Technically lead and oversee work of Site Area leads and System Integrator
  • Lead/participate in design reviews and DeltaV application software reviews; attend FATs
  • Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning
  • Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
  • Provide automation support for capital projects including new product introductions
  • Coordinate process control work implementation
  • Ensure reliable and compliant control applications and systems in manufacturing
  • Influence and implement within process control organization and across functional disciplines
  • Set and reinforce standards for rigor in automation work products in coordination with consultants
  • Support project delivery, startup (2025-2028), organization building, systems/processes for GMP operations, and site culture

Skills

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

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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