Automation Engineering, Sr. Principal Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Lilly Medicine Foundry

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering to lead capital project execution and design reviews across the site. You will mentor peers, develop control strategies, and ensure compliant, validated automation software for GMP manufacturing at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, IN.

Initial work location is Parkwood West, Indianapolis, with permanent relocation to Lebanon.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related degree and 5+ years at Principal level, 8+ years at Senior Principal level in Biopharma Automation Engineering.
• Experience in Biotech/pharma manufacturing using DeltaV batch is a must.
• Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, PLC and MES systems.
• Knowledge of 21CFR Part 11 and GMP processes; ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Initial location in Indianapolis, IN with permanent placement at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, IN.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project execution, design, development, commissioning and qualification for process automation.
• Mentor site area leads and system integrators; participate in design reviews and FATs.
• Develop functional requirements and process control strategies; ensure validated software state.
• Provide on-call support for operations and drive continuous improvement in reliability and compliance.

Skills

Automation engineering

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC

Batch Process Automation

SCADA

DCS

MES

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

Role Summary

The Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry. The engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects. Process Automation is core to delivering the right first-time facility start up and continued support of ongoing manufacturing operations into the future. The Senior Principal Engineer is also responsible for the productivity and mentorship of their peers with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry. Additionally, the Senior Principal Engineer as a key technical expert with partners to influence and implement within the process control organization and across functional disciplines to support the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives. In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2026 to 2029), automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

Technical Leadership - Lead capital project execution, Design, Development, commissioning & qualification and support. Lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrators. Lead/Participate in design reviews and DeltaV application software reviews, attend equipment and software FATs. Develop functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process Engineering. Translate technical concepts for executive audience and/or non-technical stakeholders. Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan. Promote the use of Digital innovation and automation to enhance efficiency of team functions. Maintain validated state of the process control system application software. Operational Excellence System level thinking and expertise working with multi-disciplinary teams. Deep Expertise working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC and Batch Process Automation. Thorough understanding of 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes. Provide periodic status updates to Project Management. Lead/Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment and FATs. Promote the use of Digital Innovation and automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance. Experience in clinical-stage manufacturing with flexible, multi-product capabilities is preferred. Thorough understanding of various process control communication protocols. Developing a ‘network’ of corporate contacts and leveraging corporate expertise when needed. Provide On-call support for operations, as needed. Organizational Capability Mentor process control team to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity. Be a fully active member of the flow leadership in running the plant, including participation on technical sub-teams. Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement. Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines. Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners, influence without authority. In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products.

Basic Requirements

Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related degree and a minimum of 5 years (at the Principal Engineer level) and a minimum of 8+ years' experience (at the Senior Principal level) working experience in Biopharma Automation Engineering, preferably in major pharmaceutical manufacturing. Experience working in Biotech or Pharmaceutical manufacturing using DeltaV batch are a must.

Additional Preferences

Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, PLC and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc). Experience in facilitating and driving decision-making at an organizational level. Other Information: Initial location at Parkwood West, Indianapolis, Indiana. Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.

EEO Statement

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include:

• Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA)
• Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly)
• Chinese Culture Network (CCN)
• EnAble
• Evolve
• Lilly Indian Network (LIN)
• Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA)
• Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies)
• Veterans Leadership Network (VLN)
• Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL)

Compensation & Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $103,500 - $173,800 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

• eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

#WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly