Lead Automation Engineer - AGV/AMR Systems & Fleet

BioSpace; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks an Automation Engineer to support AGV/AMR fleets within its Medicine Foundry. The role emphasizes delivering reliable, compliant automated material handling systems across manufacturing, warehouse, and utility areas.

You will mentor engineers, lead fleet management initiatives, and collaborate with vendors and system integrators to implement the AGV/AMR strategy in a fast‑growing site that supports GMP operations from startup through scale‑up.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering with 2+ years in operations or manufacturing; exposure to automated material handling or robotics preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership for AGV/AMR systems and project execution.
• Mentor process control and material handling teams; oversee design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioning of AGV/AMR.
• Lead fleet management software design, configuration, and testing (routing, traffic, charging, interlocks).
• Provide periodic project updates and coordinate with vendors, SI partners, and operations.

Skills

Automation engineering

AGV/AMR

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA/DCS integration

BMS

Fleet management software

Job description

Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks an Automation Engineer to support AGV/AMR fleets within its Medicine Foundry. The role emphasizes delivering reliable, compliant automated material handling systems across manufacturing, warehouse, and utility areas.

You will mentor engineers, lead fleet management initiatives, and collaborate with vendors and system integrators to implement the AGV/AMR strategy in a fast‑growing site that supports GMP operations from startup through scale‑up.