Automation Engineer

Leiden Bio Science Park; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly in Katwijk, Netherlands, seeks an Automation Integration System Admin to connect Manufacturing Science, Quality, Engineering, IT and Operations, focusing on Rockwell-based FactoryTalk View HMI/SCADA platforms, OT/IT integration, data integrity, and cyber security.

This 12-month contract position offers a path to permanent placement based on mutual fit, with travel expected at 10–20% during design and delivery phases. English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science field.
• Professional fluency in English.
• 5+ years in automation in pharmaceutical or regulated industries.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including FactoryTalk View SE.
• Experience with ISA S95 Manufacturing IT/Automation integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and qualify Rockwell-based HMI/SCADA platforms and OT/IT integration.
• System administration ownership: access controls, lifecycle mgmt, data management, maintenance.
• Manage and own system security and data integrity.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with Global Quality & Engineering Standards.
• Lead platform growth and support manufacturing process teams as new systems are added.
• Partner with Corporate Automation, IT, and Information Security for global initiatives.
• Develop site procedures governing automation integration systems.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk View SE

IT/OT integration

Data integrity

Cyber security

GMPs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science field

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE

ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs

OPC Kepware

VMware

SQL Server

Citrix Application publishing

Job description

Eli Lilly is investing €2.6 billion in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Katwijk, Netherlands. This facility will produce oral medicines for cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology, incorporating next-generation manufacturing technologies including dock-to-dock automation, paperless manufacturing, and process analytical technology while achieving carbon neutrality and zero waste to landfills.

The Automation Integration System Admin will enable information and data flow between Manufacturing Science, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations by leveraging IT and Process Automation Technologies. This role will support innovation evaluation and application for Manufacturing Process Automation and IT Systems with a focus on Rockwell based FactoryTalk View HMI/SCADA Platforms, Lilly's OT/IT integration layer, data integrity and end-point cyber security solutions. During the design and delivery of the project this role will be integrated into the global automation team and then transition fully to a site-based process team position.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Corporate Automation, Automation Integrators, and Global Facilities delivery to design, install, and qualify the site Rockwell based FactoryTalk View HMI/SCADA Platforms, Lilly's OT/IT integration layer, and end-point cyber security solutions.
• System Administration ownership of these platforms post-delivery including user access controls, life cycle management, process improvements, data management, and system maintenance.
• Manage and own the system security including data integrity.
• Perform audits and periodic assessments of the systems to ensure compliance with Global Quality and Engineering Standards.
• Lead the management and growth of the platforms and support of manufacturing process teams as new systems are added to the facility.
• Partner with Corporate Automation, Information Technology, and Information Security for global initiatives and life cycle management.
• Develop site procedures that will govern the automation integration systems.

This position starts with a 12-month contract, with the intention of offering a permanent contract based on mutual fit. (Dienstverband: tijdelijk met uitzicht op vast)

We typically expect travel to be 10-20% during the design and delivery phase for engineering meetings, training, and job shadowing opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science field.

Professional fluency in English.

Experience/Technical Knowledge

• 5+ years in automation.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including FactoryTalk View SE distributed and ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs or other similar automation technologies.
• Experience in ISA S95 Manufacturing Enterprise IT/Automation integration principles.
• Experience in managing IT/OT platforms.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Experience in IT Infrastructure and Networking.
• Experience in Citrix Application publishing.
• Experience in virtual environments (VMware).
• Experience with Data Historians or related technology.
• Experience in Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments, and networking.
• Experience in manufacturing connectivity software (i.e., OPC Server such as Kepware, Matrikon).
• Experience in relational enterprise databases (i.e., SQL Server).

At Lilly, we make life better for people around the world. It's important we do the same for employees. Through a diverse collection of pay and benefits programs - many at the forefront of what's offered in and beyond our industry - we empower you to live your best life.