Area Engineer - Logistics Building and Tank Farm

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical coverage

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Well-being program

Job summary

The Area Engineer at Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, serves as the site SME for logistics buildings, tank farm, and related systems. You will support design, commissioning, qualification, startup, and readiness, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, reliable, and cost-effective operation.

Responsibilities include leading system documentation, SOP development, KPI monitoring, CAPA and change control, RCA investigations, and collaboration with Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
• 5+ years of direct engineering experience with building, utility, tank farm, and logistics-related systems in an FDA-regulated industry.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly does not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME with deep technical expertise for assigned systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing and support operations.
• Support risk assessment activities using FMEA.
• Lead or participate in projects and changes for systems within the logistics buildings and tank farm, including design, IV/OV/PQ, and capital delivery.
• Develop URS and test cases to demonstrate proper installation, qualification, startup, and maintained state.
• Develop SOPs and other documentation for assigned systems.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with internal/external requirements.
• Act as the single point of contact for compliance activities including deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Collaborate to implement maintenance and reliability practices.
• Provide technical support to partner functions; support inspections/investigations.
• Maintain clear communication with customer groups.

Skills

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SOP development

CMMS/UBMS/QBMS

Process engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

UBMS

QBMS

Data historians

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization and Position Overview

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 SME with deep technical expertise for assigned systems, including their applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing and support operations, process flow diagrams, key process parameters, and relevant industry trends.
• Support risk assessment activities using available 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.
• Support internal and external inspections and investigations, including quality and HSE‑related activities.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with appropriate 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, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

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 (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), UBMS (Utility Building Management System), and QBMS (Quality Building Management System).
• 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.

Accommodation and Disability Inclusion

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EEO Statement

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.