Area Engineer — Pharma Logistics & Tank Farm

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking an Area Engineer to serve as the site SME for logistics buildings and tank farm systems within FUME. You will support design, commissioning, qualification, start-up, and operational readiness, ensuring systems are compliant, reliable, and cost-effective.

Daily responsibilities include monitoring operations, leading CAPAs, RCA investigations, and coordinating across Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to meet Lilly standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of direct engineering experience in building utilities, tank farms, and logistics-related systems in FDA-regulated industry.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for logistics buildings, tank farm, and associated systems within FUME.
• Lead or participate in design, verification (IV/OV/PQ), and qualification activities.
• Develop URS and test cases to demonstrate proper installation, start-up, and maintained control.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Provide technical support across partner functions and manage capital projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

CMMS

UBMS

QBMS

Job description

Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking an Area Engineer to serve as the site SME for logistics buildings and tank farm systems within FUME. You will support design, commissioning, qualification, start-up, and operational readiness, ensuring systems are compliant, reliable, and cost-effective.

Daily responsibilities include monitoring operations, leading CAPAs, RCA investigations, and coordinating across Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to meet Lilly standards and