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Engineer - Automation Engineering – Hardware, Instrumentation and Controls

Eli Lilly and Company, Lebanon, Indiana, United States, 46052

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Eli Lilly and Company At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The Engineer - Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry. The engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects. The Engineer is also responsible for the productivity and mentorship of the employees with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry. In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project, automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. Key Objectives/Deliverables

Technical Leadership Mentor process control team, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioning Process control work implementation and coordination Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan. Operational Excellence Technically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrators and review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, automation hardware, application software, Test Specifications. Lead/Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment and software FATs Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning Provide periodic status updates to Project Management Devise functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Automation System Administrators to ensure all required hardware, instrumentation and controls are accounted for Perform Automation Engineering activities including design, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops, devices and hardware Implement and support electronic systems 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 Automation support for capital projects including new product introductions Promote the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance Develop a ‘network’ of corporate contacts and leveraging corporate expertise when needed Perform Site support that will include shift rotation to provide continuous support of day to day activities Organizational Capability In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products. 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 Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation Basic Requirements Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major pharmaceutical manufacturing. A minimum of 2+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing. Additional Preferences Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, BMS controller and hardware, valves, motors, control panels, and Warehouse and Robotics systems Experience in facilitating and driving decision-making at an organizational level. Other Information Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis. Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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