Corporate Automation Drug Product Engineer

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Mettawa (IL); Remote; USD 76,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Automation Drug Product Engineer to lead automation projects within its manufacturing expansion. This pivotal role involves designing and delivering automation solutions for aseptic filling and formulation processes, primarily using Rockwell Automation technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience in process automation, and a passion for mentoring team members. This opportunity offers flexibility with potential remote work and travel, along with a competitive compensation package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

401(k)

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of process automation/control experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of capital projects for automation systems.
• Mentor team members and influence project outcomes.

Skills

Process Automation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

FT View

ControlLogix

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work to discover and bring medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our work, put people first, and seek individuals committed to improving lives worldwide.

Position Brand Description:

Lilly is at a pivotal point as we expand our product pipeline. We are developing new processing capabilities globally, focusing on emerging technologies like continuous processing and advanced biotech platforms.

As a company with over 140 years of history, Lilly emphasizes safety, quality, and our core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People. We are expanding manufacturing with new sites in Lebanon, Indiana, and Kenosha, Wisconsin, along with plans for four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the U.S., including API and parenteral manufacturing for injectable therapies.

Role Overview:

The Corporate Automation Drug Product Engineer is a senior role leading the design and delivery of major capital projects within Lilly's manufacturing expansion. This position involves leading or supporting project workstreams focused on automation platforms for key parenteral systems, including aseptic filling, formulation, and associated IT integration, primarily using Rockwell Automation solutions.

Team and Responsibilities:

• Part of Lilly's Global Process Automation & Control Engineering (GPACE) team, providing automation, measurement, and process control solutions.
• Support training, standards, project delivery, and automation platform development for global manufacturing and development sites.
• Flexibility on location with travel required within the US and internationally.

Key Objectives:

• Champion health & safety, diversity & inclusion, ethics, and compliance.
• Collaborate on design, installation, and qualification of automation systems for aseptic filling and formulation facilities.
• Lead development of statements of work, supplier selection, and delivery strategies.
• Support site hiring, capability building, and cross-team collaboration.
• Mentor team members and influence project outcomes.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Chemical) or related field.
• At least 3 years of process automation/control experience in manufacturing, preferably pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including FT View and ControlLogix.
• Experience in commissioning and qualification processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with aseptic filling and formulation processes.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of OT and IT platform integration.
• Ability to influence and simplify complex issues.

Additional Information:

The role starts in Indianapolis, IN, with potential remote work until project site is confirmed. Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally is expected. Lilly is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities.

Compensation ranges from $76,500 to $167,200, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.