Engineer – Automation/Process - Serialization

Eli Lilly and Company; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Engineer for Automation/Process Serialization to support the design and implementation of new packaging lines globally. The role emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, technical knowledge in serialization, and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering with experience in packaging automation, ensuring compliance with GMPs and industry standards while driving process improvements and minimizing production issues.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) and pension eligibility

Company bonus

Qualifications

• 1+ years of packaging, automation, or software experience.
• 1+ years of experience in GMPs and computer systems validation.

Responsibilities

• Support design, build, and verification for packaging lines.
• Resolve serialization-related issues during integration.
• Lead the Serialization Installation phase at the site.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley platform

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 around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Engineer - Automation/Process Serialization is accountable for the direct support throughout the design, build, site integration and verification for the new Packaging lines delivered in all Lilly Sites following GSP (Global Serialization Program) processes and procedures.Your role will involve collaborating closely with the Engineering and IT teams (Global and site). You will also be expected to:

• Interface effectively with the different involved stakeholders (Lilly GSP team, the selected Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and the Lilly Site resources)
• Proactively resolve serialization related issues, including issues related to the integration of serialization with the different OEMs
• Technically understand the integration of the serialization system with the OEM, ensuring the OEM equipment is designed, programmed and tested to assure the integration OEM-Serialization system follows the global Lilly GSP standards.
• Drive activities to completion, specifically those related to integration and testing in FAT, installation and verification activities (includes testing)
• Lead the Serialization Installation phase of the equipment at the site, managing the task list schedule, driving completion of task list, interacting with OEM, site Automation, Lilly IT and Lilly Telecom as needed.
• Perform review vendor internal documentation and testing, perform code/design compares, document differences or lack of difference, assess impact and right size the testing effort.
• Perform Software Code Reviews and manage the Software Configuration Management Process for the equipment.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Serialization solution deployed to meet Lilly’s global serialization strategy for packaging.
• Assist Packaging sites globally with developing and implementing process improvements and technology upgrades for serialization that help with minimizing costs and production issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 1+ years packaging, automation, or software experience, specifically related to packaging processes and equipment
• 1+ years of experience in GMPs and computer systems validation (CSV)

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience in serialization and full track and trace.
• Ability to work across boundaries (functional, geographic, external company, etc.).
• Good oral and written skills in English Language
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders
• Familiarity with industry standards such as GS1 and FDA DSCSA regulations System integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP, SAP+) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Knowledge of machine vision technologies including image analysis and inspection Experience interfacing with vision hardware components and familiarity with connectivity protocols
• Knowledge of the Systech Serialization solution
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley platform (ControlLogix processors, RSLogix (Studio5000) software, Ethernet/IP network architecture.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD

Additional Information:

• Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time, US and international.
• Will require occasional work in a variety of manufacturing environments; some safety equipment and/or gowning may be required.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$64,500 - $143,000

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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