Director, Central Automation Engineering

Eli Lilly and Company; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Wisconsin seeks an Associate Director for Central Automation Engineering to lead the automation team supporting parenteral filling and packaging lines at Lilly Kenosha County. You will drive performance, develop engineers, and ensure reliable control systems, collaborating with global automation and IT groups.

This role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in automation, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation/process control engineering, preferably in pharmaceutical or parenteral manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Central Automation team and complete performance reviews.
• Staffing, including recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning.
• Manage the automation portfolio to deliver milestones, projects, and lifecycle commitments.
• Review and monitor financial performance; commit to meeting targets.
• Ensure compliance and cybersecurity/data integrity for automation systems.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Automation expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Cybersecurity/Data integrity

Vendor relations

CGMP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Emerson DeltaV

Data historians

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Wisconsin seeks an Associate Director for Central Automation Engineering to lead the automation team supporting parenteral filling and packaging lines at Lilly Kenosha County. You will drive performance, develop engineers, and ensure reliable control systems, collaborating with global automation and IT groups.

This role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in automation, and supervisory experience.