Automation Engineer — Small Molecule API (DeltaV, GMP)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly Foundry is seeking an Engineer - Automation Engineering to support GMP startup and ongoing manufacturing activities. You will mentor the process control team and lead commissioning, develop project plans, and oversee DCS/SCADA design, configuration, and testing across site operations.

The role emphasizes leading system integration, designing control strategies, and ensuring validated state of site control systems through ongoing compliance and improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering; automation engineering experience.
• 2+ years in biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support for one or more operating areas and/or capital projects; support GMP startup and ongoing manufacturing.
• Mentor the process control team and lead commissioning support.
• Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan.

Skills

Planning & prioritization

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Influence skills

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell

Syncade

Job description

Eli Lilly Foundry is seeking an Engineer - Automation Engineering to support GMP startup and ongoing manufacturing activities. You will mentor the process control team and lead commissioning, develop project plans, and oversee DCS/SCADA design, configuration, and testing across site operations.

The role emphasizes leading system integration, designing control strategies, and ensuring validated state of site control systems through ongoing compliance and improvement efforts.