Engineer - Automation Engineering – Small Molecule API- Lilly Medicine Foundry

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer based in Lebanon, Indiana, to provide automation support across sites and lead a team of engineers. Ideal candidates should have a B.S. in Engineering, at least 2 years of biopharma engineering experience, and knowledge of GMP standards. Responsibilities include implementing process control work, maintaining control systems, and mentoring team members. Full-time employees will receive benefits including performance bonuses and comprehensive health programs, with an anticipated salary range of $66,000 - $171,600.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience in biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.
• Strong initiative and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support across the site and projects.
• Deliver technical leadership and mentor process control team.
• Implement process control work and maintain validated control systems.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLC

MES systems

Job description

Overview

Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support for operating areas across the site and capital projects.
• Deliver technical leadership by mentoring the process control team, designing controls philosophy, implementing and commissioning controls.
• Implement and coordinate process control work, including design reviews, DeltaV application software reviews, FATs, and commissioning.
• Develop and execute the Automation Engineering Project Plan and uphold operational excellence.
• Lead and oversee work of Site Area leads and System Integrator for functional requirements, design specifications, DCS application software, and test specifications.
• Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning and provide periodic status updates to Project Management.
• Devis functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process Engineering.
• Design, code and configure, test DCS and SCADA software (sequence logic, graphics, batch).
• Tune and troubleshoot control loops and support electronic systems such as plant historians, application integration.
• Maintain the validated state of control systems per Lilly quality standards, including validation strategies and documentation.
• Support automation for capital projects and new product introductions, promoting automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance.
• Develop a network of corporate contacts and leverage corporate expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in Small Molecule API manufacturing.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated initiative, planning, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to influence peers and business partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Additional Preferences

• Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites with SCADA, DCS, PLC and MES systems (e.g., DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade).
• Experience facilitating and driving decision‑making at an organizational level.

Location

• Initial location: Parkwood West, Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Permanent location: Lilly Medicine Foundry, Lebanon, Indiana.

Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated salary range: $66,000 - $171,600.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a company bonus based on performance, and a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and wellness benefits.

EEO Statement

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.