Engineer - Automation Engineering - AGV/AMR (Autonomous Guided Vehicles/Autonomous Mobile Robots)-Lilly Medicine Foundry

Scorpion Therapeutics; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead AGV/AMR deployment across our manufacturing operations in the United States. You will mentor a team, implement fleet management software, and develop the Automation Engineering Project Plan for deployment.

Responsibilities include leading site leads and system integrators, conducting design reviews, configuring fleet software, and integrating navigation, safety, and data capture.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (or related) and 2+ years in operations/manufacturing with exposure to automated material handling/robotics.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship.
• Experience commissioning/qualifying greenfield highly automated manufacturing sites using AGV/AMR fleet management and SCADA/DCS/BMS integrations.
• Familiarity with AGV/AMR navigation (LiDAR/SLAM, magnetic tape, wire guidance) and safety standards (ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, ISO 3691-4).
• Experience driving organizational decision-making; pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor process control and material handling team members in AGV/AMR deployment; design and implement controls concepts and commissioning.
• Implement and coordinate AGV/AMR fleet management software.
• Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan for AGV/AMR deployment.
• Lead Site Area leads and System Integrators for fleet management systems and participate in design reviews and FATs/SATs.
• Lead a team of automation engineers supporting AGV/AMR commissioning; provide status updates to Project Management.
• Create functional requirements and traffic/navigation control strategies with Warehouse and Process Engineering.
• Design/configure/test fleet management software (routing, traffic management, charging/docking, interlocks).
• Integrate, tune, and troubleshoot AGV/AMR navigation, safety, and communications; capture performance data.
• Maintain validated AGV/AMR control systems (validation strategy and documentation).
• Support capital projects and warehouse expansions; promote AGV/AMR automation to improve productivity.
• Build a network of corporate contacts and vendor partners.

Skills

Automation/robotics

Leadership

Project coordination

Regulatory/compliance

Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

DCS

BMS

Job description

Responsibilities

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Mentor process control and material handling team members, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioning of AGV/AMR systems
• Implement and coordinate AGV/AMR fleet management software
• Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan for AGV/AMR deployment

Operational Excellence:

• Lead/oversee Site Area leads and System Integrators for AGV/AMR fleet management systems (Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, fleet controller software, Test Specifications)
• Lead/participate in design reviews and fleet software reviews; attend AGV/AMR FATs/SATs
• Lead a team of automation engineers supporting AGV/AMR commissioning
• Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
• Create functional requirements and traffic/navigation control strategies with Warehouse and Process Engineering
• Design/configure/test fleet management software (routing, traffic management, charging/docking, interlocks)
• Integrate, tune, and troubleshoot AGV/AMR navigation, safety, and communications (LiDAR, SLAM, RFID/QR, Wi‑Fi mesh)
• Implement/support electronic systems capturing AGV/AMR performance and production data
• Maintain validated AGV/AMR control systems (validation strategy and documentation)
• Support capital projects (new product introductions, warehouse expansions)
• Promote AGV/AMR automation to improve productivity, efficiency, and compliance
• Build a network of corporate contacts and vendor partners

Organizational Capability:

• Set and reinforce standards for rigor with automation/compliance consultants
• Use planning/prioritization skills; strong problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Influence peers/business partners; strong written/verbal communication
• Apply knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation, and material handling safety standards

Qualifications

Basic:

• B.S. in Engineering (or related) and 2+ years in operations/manufacturing with exposure to automated material handling/robotics
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship

Additional Preferences:

• Experience commissioning/qualifying greenfield highly automated manufacturing sites using AGV/AMR fleet management and SCADA/DCS/BMS integrations
• Familiarity with AGV/AMR navigation (LiDAR/SLAM, magnetic tape, wire guidance) and safety standards (ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, ISO 3691-4)
• Experience driving organizational decision-making; pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred