Automation Engineer: AGV/AMR Fleet Lead
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Job summary
Lilly is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the AGV/AMR fleet across a new Medicines Foundry site in Lebanon, Indiana. The role emphasizes safe, compliant material handling automation and integration with plant systems.
You will mentor engineers, optimize navigation and validation practices, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Join a mission-driven team delivering life-changing medicines.
Qualifications
- BS in Engineering or related field required.
- 2+ years in operations/manufacturing with exposure to automation.
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship.
- Experience with AGV/AMR or robotics preferred.
Responsibilities
- Mentor process control and material handling team members.
- Lead AGV/AMR fleet management software implementation.
- Develop and implement Automation Engineering Project Plan for AGV/AMR.
- Oversee site leads and system integrators for fleet management.
- Lead design reviews and FAT/SATs for AGVs/AMRs.
- Support commissioning of automation systems.
- Provide periodic project status updates to management.
- Create functional requirements and traffic strategies with Warehouse/Process Engineering.
- Integrate fleet management with SCADA/DCS/BMS.
- Maintain validated state of AGV/AMR control systems per Lilly standards.
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Job description
Lilly is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the AGV/AMR fleet across a new Medicines Foundry site in Lebanon, Indiana. The role emphasizes safe, compliant material handling automation and integration with plant systems.
You will mentor engineers, optimize navigation and validation practices, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Join a mission-driven team delivering life-changing medicines.
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