Area Engineer - Logistics Building and Tank Farm

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,600; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indiana is seeking an Area Engineer to lead the design, qualification, and ongoing operation of the Lilly Medicine Foundry's logistics buildings and Tank Farm. You will act as the SME for these systems, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, reliable operations.

The role involves supporting IV/OV/PQ activities, creating URS and test cases, developing SOPs, and maintaining KPIs to meet business needs within a rapidly

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct engineering experience with building, utility, tank farm, and logistics-related systems in a FDA-regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP principles and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for logistics buildings, Tank Farm, and related systems.
• Lead or participate in design, verification, and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Develop URS and test cases to demonstrate proper installation and operation.
• Develop SOPs and essential documentation for assigned systems.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

Skills

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical)

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Overview

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. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization and Position Overview

Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first‑ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

The Area Engineer will serve as the site subject‑matter expert (SME) for the Logistics Buildings, Tank Farm, and associated ancillary systems within the Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance & Engineering (FUME) organization. During the project phase, this role will be a key member of the cross‑functional project team, supporting design, construction, commissioning, qualification, start‑up, and operational readiness for systems associated with the Lilly Medicine Foundry’s logistics buildings and tank farm. Once in operation, the Area Engineer will be responsible for ensuring these systems are maintained in a compliant, reliable, cost‑effective, and fit‑for‑use state to meet business and internal customer needs. This role will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage annual operating and capital expenditures, and serve as the single point of contact for residents and customers associated with the logistics buildings and tank farm.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject‑matter expert with deep technical expertise for assigned systems, including applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process flow diagrams, key process parameters, and industry trends. Systems may include:
• Warehouse / Logistics Infrastructure
• Electrical Distribution
• Process Gas Distribution
• Cold and freezer rooms
• Sampling, milling, and dispensing suites and equipment
• Fume Hoods
• Downflow Booths
• Safety showers and eyewash stations
• Air Handling Units (AHU’s)
• WFI (Water for Injectables)
• Waste tanks
• Compressed air and breathing air
• Tank Farm
• Aqueous Waste and Neutralization
• Tank Farm Waste (Primary and Secondary)
• Fresh Solvent Tank Farm (Bulk Storage Tanks and Distribution)
• Process Gas Distribution
• N2 (Nitrogen)
• CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
• O2 (Oxygen)
• Truck unloading and pumping station
• Fire suppression foam system
• Ensure assigned processes align with industry requirements and Lilly standards.
• Support risk assessment activities using tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Participate in teams, committees, or individual efforts as needed to support FUME departmental, site, and company goals.
• Lead or participate in projects and changes for systems within the logistics buildings and tank farm, including design, verification activities (IV/OV/PQ), user representation for capital projects, and delivery of local projects.
• Develop required documentation such as User Requirements Specifications (URS) and test cases to demonstrate that systems are properly installed, qualified, started up, and maintained in a state of control.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other necessary documentation for assigned systems.
• Contribute to process resource assessments, capital plans, expense budgets, and prioritization activities as appropriate.
• Monitor systems associated with the logistics buildings and tank farm and maintain KPIs to ensure proper operation and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Act as the single point of contact for logistics building and tank farm compliance activities, including deviations, change controls, and CAPAs, in partnership with Operations, Quality Control, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, HSE, and Quality Assurance.
• Collaborate within the FUME organization to implement efficient and effective maintenance and reliability practices aligned with global engineering standards.
• Apply hands‑on problem‑solving skills to quickly resolve equipment failures, troubleshoot issues, lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations, and guide operations personnel through system issue resolution.
• Provide internal customer consultation and notifications for issues involving critical utilities and equipment associated with the logistics buildings and tank farm.
• Ensure corrective and preventive maintenance items are identified in the appropriate tracking systems and completed by required due dates.
• Provide technical support to FUME, HSE, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Control, and other partner functions as needed.
• Lead or participate in capital projects and changes for systems within the logistics buildings and tank farm, including project management, design, resource planning, budget adherence, and qualification/verification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Support internal and external inspections and investigations, including Quality and HSE-related activities.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with appropriate customer groups.

Daily Support for Operations

• Monitor systems and maintain KPIs to ensure proper operation and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Serve as the single point of contact for logistics building and tank farm compliance activities, including deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, HSE, and Quality Assurance to implement maintenance and reliability practices.
• Resolve equipment failures, troubleshoot issues, and conduct root cause analysis investigations.
• Provide internal customer consultation and notification for critical utilities and equipment issues.
• Ensure corrective and preventive maintenance items are tracked and completed on time.
• Support internal and external inspections and investigations.
• Maintain effective communication with customer groups.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of direct engineering experience with building, utility, tank farm, and logistics‑related systems in an FDA‑regulated industry.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Additional Preferences

• Previous start‑up experience for new buildings and pharmaceutical equipment‑related systems.
• Understanding of agile engineering techniques used to manage buildings, utilities, and equipment.
• Previous experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Engineering experience with manufacturing or chemical plant utilities.
• Engineering‑related project management experience.
• Experience with CMMS, UBMS, and QBMS.
• Strong office software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, UMS, data historian tools, and collaboration sites.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering concepts, first principles, and engineering functional standards.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to train and mentor others.

Other Information

• Temporary location: Carmel, Indiana.
• Permanent location: Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 – $171,600.

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits such as healthcare and dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits such as an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

For accommodation requests, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.