Senior Principal Process Automation Engineer- SDD (Spray Dried Dispersion)

Leiden Bio Science Park; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly is investing in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Katwijk, Netherlands. The Process Automation Area Lead provides automation support for manufacturing, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continuous performance of the SDD process automation systems from startup through steady-state operations.

Integrated into the global automation team during project delivery, the role will transition to a site-based process team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science field.
• 7+ years in automation in pharma or regulated industry.
• Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including FactoryTalk View SE distributed and PLCs or similar automation technologies.
• Fluency in English; Dutch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and qualify SDD process automation systems.
• Lead integration of automation systems into site data collection and IT systems.
• Manage automation system security and data integrity.
• Lead the management and growth of automation systems as new process equipment is added.
• Partner with Global Automation for data programs and cyber security.
• Develop site procedures that govern process automation systems.
• Support spray drying in the unit operations it will support.

Skills

Automation engineering

GMP knowledge

IT/Automation integration

Data analytics

Cyber security

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk View SE

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

MES (Pharmasuite)

Data historians

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 Process Automation Area Lead provides automation support for manufacturing at the Katwijk site. This role ensures the reliability, compliance, and continuous performance of the Spray Dried Dispersion (SDD) process automation systems from site startup through steady-state operations.

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 Global Automation and Global Facilities Delivery to design, install, and qualify SDD process automation systems.
• Lead the integration of the automation systems into the site data collection and IT systems.
• Manage and own the automation system security and data integrity.
• Lead the management and growth of the automation systems as new process 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 process automation systems.
• Solutions preparation and spray drying in the unit operations it will support.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science field. Professional fluency in English and Dutch preferred.

Experience/Technical Knowledge

• 7+ 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 including FactoryTalk View SE distributed and ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs or other similar automation technologies.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Experience with Spray Dried Dispersion manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISE S95 principles and IT/Automation integration.
• Experience with Data Historians or related technology.
• Experience in Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments, and networking.
• Experience with installation of platform software on virtual servers.
• Ability to interpret control wiring diagrams and process and instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience with Pharmasuite or other MES

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