Instrument Tech

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks an Instrument Technician to service and maintain critical utility systems across site facilities. You will diagnose instrumentation issues, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure compliance with cGMP while coordinating with supervisors to optimize job plans.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in instrumentation/electrical utilities maintenance, and a valid driver's license. Occasional overtime and outdoor exposure are part of the shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of instrumentation/electrical utilities maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and tolerate outdoor temperatures.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English to communicate technical information.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs complex process instrumentation issues.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on utility systems.
• Interprets P&ID drawings and mechanical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Partners with Supervisor/Planner to develop and improve job plans and procedures.
• Maintains cGMP compliance and documents work accordingly.

Skills

Process instrumentation

Preventive maintenance

Reading P&ID/schematics

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical Certificate in mechanical discipline

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Job Position Overview

The Instrument Technician services, troubleshoots, and maintains utility equipment across site facilities, including instrumentation, electrical, high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewer systems. This role provides advanced technical expertise in process instrumentation, diagnosing complex problems and performing preventative and corrective maintenance to keep systems in compliant operating condition. The technician partners with the Supervisor and Planner/Scheduler to develop and improve job plans and procedures and supports craftspeople across multiple trades while demonstrating strong customer service and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs complex process instrumentation issues, including temperature, pressure, flow, pH, conductivity, TOC, and control valve systems, to restore equipment to operating condition and minimize downtime.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration, and new installations or modifications of process instrumentation across utility systems, including high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, and sewer systems.
• Interprets P&ID drawings and mechanical schematics to troubleshoot equipment issues and support job planning.
• Partners with the Supervisor and Planner/Scheduler to develop and improve job plans, procedures, and performance objectives that align with organizational and corporate priorities.
• Maintains cGMP compliance by following approved procedures and documenting all work in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and tolerate outdoor exposure to varying temperatures in both summer and winter conditions. Willingness to respond to call-ins and work scheduled overtime is required.

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in instrumentation, electrical, utilities maintenance, including systems such as high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewers

Certifications: N/A

Licenses: Valid driver's license required

Language Requirements: Must be able to speak, read, and write English at a level sufficient to communicate technical and business information effectively

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Skills / Preferences

• Associate's degree or Technical Certificate in a mechanical discipline, or equivalent experience; applicable military service training may be an acceptable alternative.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing production environment or related maintenance field.
• Prior work with a regulated industry; FDA regulated industries preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills troubleshooting equipment failures with minimal downtime.
• Proficient in using a CMMS (e.g., Maximo) or other work order tracking system.
• Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical prints/schematics and follow written maintenance procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Shift Information: Scheduled for 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday; temporary shift changes may occur. Work includes exposure to hazardous conditions within Utilities such as acid, steam, caustic substances, high pressure, and high temperatures, and requires personal protective equipment at all times.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $21.27 - $41.25. 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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