Automation Engineer- System Integration (OT/IT)

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 enable data flow between Manufacturing Science, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations using Rockwell FactoryTalk View HMI/SCADA and related OT/IT layers.

The role emphasizes data integrity, system security, and regulatory compliance across a pharma manufacturing environment. 5+ years in automation and pharma, with a 12‑month contract leading toward permanent placement based on mutual fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; English fluency required.
• 5+ years in automation.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms (FactoryTalk View SE, ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
• Experience in ISA S95 Manufacturing Enterprise IT/Automation integration principles.
• Experience in managing IT/OT platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and qualify Rockwell-based FactoryTalk View HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Own system security and data integrity across sites.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with Global Quality and Engineering Standards.
• Lead platform growth and support manufacturing teams as new systems are added.
• Collaborate with Corporate Automation, IT, and Information Security for lifecycle management.

Skills

Automation

Pharma industry

Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk View

IT/OT integration

GMP knowledge

Cyber security

ISA S95

OPC Kepware

SQL Server

VMware

Citrix

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science field

Tools

FactoryTalk View SE

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Kepware OPC Server

Matrikon

VMware

Citrix

SQL Server

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.

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).

• 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.

At Lilly, we make life better for people around the world. It’s important we do the same for employees.

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

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