Automation Engineer – GMP Biotech & Control Systems

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is expanding its Automation Engineering team at the Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. The Engineer - Automation Engineering will deliver automation support across site operations and capital projects, ensuring robust control systems for GMP manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 2+ years in automation, with hands-on experience in DeltaV, Rockwell PLCs, and related automation tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering with 2+ years in automation engineering, operations or manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Experience with DeltaV, Rockwell PLCs and FactoryTalk View preferred.
• GMP knowledge and regulatory understanding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support for operating areas and capital projects.
• Participate in design reviews, FATs, and system validation.
• Tune control loops and manage instrument loops (VFDs, P&ID awareness).
• Support site control system validation and documentation per Lilly standards.

Skills

Automation engineering

Control systems troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell PLCs

FactoryTalk View

MES/SCADA/DCS systems

Job description

Lilly is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is expanding its Automation Engineering team at the Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. The Engineer - Automation Engineering will deliver automation support across site operations and capital projects, ensuring robust control systems for GMP manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 2+ years in automation, with hands-on experience in DeltaV, Rockwell PLCs, and related automation tools.