Automation Technician: PLC & Controls Specialist

Eli Lilly and Company; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off benefits

Well-being program

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Automation Engineering Specialist to sustain reliable production outcomes by refining and executing automation routines. You will diagnose control systems, troubleshoot PLCs, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve efficiency and compliance.

This role operates on a 3-2-2 rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts from 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, including alternating weekends. The team emphasizes structured problem solving and cross-functional collaboration to keep operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on automation experience.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and repair of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to integrate automation tasks into daily workflows.

Responsibilities

• Master procedures and continuously improve automation routines.
• Diagnose system issues and troubleshoot automation controls to minimize downtime.
• Execute and improve defined automation processes to ensure high-quality, reliable task delivery.
• Contribute to or lead small automation projects to improve system performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure automation solutions meet operational and compliance requirements.
• Follow established procedures to support routine automation tasks under supervision, ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Design, implement, and sustain manufacturing automation and control systems to ensure operational capability and compliance.
• Lead troubleshooting investigations of complex automation issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Job description

Lilly is seeking an Automation Engineering Specialist to sustain reliable production outcomes by refining and executing automation routines. You will diagnose control systems, troubleshoot PLCs, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve efficiency and compliance.

This role operates on a 3-2-2 rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts from 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, including alternating weekends. The team emphasizes structured problem solving and cross-functional collaboration to keep operations