Automation Engineer — GMP Biotech Manufacturing

Socket.dev

Lebanon (IN)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 172,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lilly’s Automation Engineering role supports the new Medicines Foundry, delivering automation solutions for a cutting-edge manufacturing center in Indiana. The engineer will work across site operations and capital projects to ensure robust control systems, validation, and lifecycle management while partnering with cross-functional teams for GMP compliance and continuous improvement.

The position entails startup involvement through 2025–2028, with responsibilities spanning design reviews,

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or related field with ≥2 years in automation engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Experience with DeltaV DCS, Rockwell PLCs, and FactoryTalk View.
GMP knowledge and regulatory/compliance experience.
Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of automated manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

Provide automation support across operating areas and capital projects.
Support robust control systems and instrumentation to achieve first-time facility startup success.
Participate in design reviews and site control system reviews; attend/support FATs.
Tune and troubleshoot control loops and VFDs.
Maintain validated state of site control systems and document validation strategies.