Automation Engineer - GMP Capital Projects & Robotics

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Lilly’s Equipment Development Group in Indianapolis seeks an Automation Engineer to design electrical systems for automated manufacturing equipment, develop PLC/HMI software, and support validation and safety activities. The role involves collaboration across global manufacturing sites, integration with external partners, and emphasis on cybersecurity and information management.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years in automation with PLC/HMI and machine vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science.
• 3+ years in automation machine control or process control with PLC/HMI and machine vision experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical system design and architecture for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop software and ladder logic using RS Logix; create HMI screens with FactoryTalk View; support machine vision applications.
• Create validation and safety documentation, including FATs and safety reports; ensure risk mitigation and compliance.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI programming

Machine vision applications

Automation system design

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Microsoft Visual Basic / Visual C++

Job description

Lilly’s Equipment Development Group in Indianapolis seeks an Automation Engineer to design electrical systems for automated manufacturing equipment, develop PLC/HMI software, and support validation and safety activities. The role involves collaboration across global manufacturing sites, integration with external partners, and emphasis on cybersecurity and information management.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years in automation with PLC/HMI and machine vision