On-Site Utilities Automation Engineer — Katwijk

Eli Lilly and Company; Katwijk; On-site; EUR 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Katwijk, Netherlands, seeks an Automation Engineer – Utilities to support utilities automation systems (Purified Water, CIP, Steam, Chiller) from design through steady-state operations. The role starts with a 12-month contract and aims for permanent placement based on mutual fit.

The position involves collaborating with Global Automation and Facilities Delivery, ensuring data integrity, and integrating automation with IT systems. Travel is limited to project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science field.
• Professional fluency in English.
• 5+ years in automation.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• 3+ years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical utility systems automation including water, steam, and air generation and distribution is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Automation to design, install, and qualify utilities automation systems.
• Lead integration of the utilities automation systems into site data collection and IT systems.
• Manage and own the utilities automation system security and data integrity.
• Lead the management and growth of the automation systems as new utilities equipment is added to the facility.
• Partner with Corporate Automation for global initiatives including advanced data programs and cyber security.
• Develop site procedures that will govern the utilities automation systems.

Skills

Automation

GMP

Rockwell Automation

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

IT/Automation integration

Data Historians

Virtual environments

Networking

Wiring diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk View SE

PLC (Rockwell)

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Katwijk, Netherlands, seeks an Automation Engineer – Utilities to support utilities automation systems (Purified Water, CIP, Steam, Chiller) from design through steady-state operations. The role starts with a 12-month contract and aims for permanent placement based on mutual fit.

The position involves collaborating with Global Automation and Facilities Delivery, ensuring data integrity, and integrating automation with IT systems. Travel is limited to project needs.