Automation Engineering Lead – Foundry GMP

BioSpace; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly** Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana seeks a Senior Principal Engineer - Automation to lead validation and commissioning of automation systems. You will drive process control strategies, mentor engineers, and collaborate across GMP-focused teams to deliver reliable, compliant manufacturing capabilities.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and hands-on design and testing of DeltaV/Rockwell control systems in a growing biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering or Science with 8+ years in Biopharma automation/ manufacturing.
• Experience commissioning, qualifying and supporting analytical and automation-controlled lab equipment.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support for multiple operating areas and capital projects.
• Lead design reviews, FATs and ensure compliant control applications.
• Mentor and develop the process control team and manage project plans.

Skills

Automation engineering

Process control

GMP compliance

Project leadership

Education

BS in Engineering or Science

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell

DCS/MES/LIMS

LabVantage/OSI PI

Job description

Lilly** Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana seeks a Senior Principal Engineer - Automation to lead validation and commissioning of automation systems. You will drive process control strategies, mentor engineers, and collaborate across GMP-focused teams to deliver reliable, compliant manufacturing capabilities.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and hands-on design and testing of DeltaV/Rockwell control systems in a growing biopharma environment.