Packaging Automation Engineer High-Speed Pharma Lines

BioSpace; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Process Automation Engineer – Packaging to support and manage packaging critical to the supply chain at the Kenosha County site. You will lead automation design, integration with MES and site systems, and drive startup readiness for high-speed packaging lines.

The role requires a strong background in process automation, project leadership, and CFR/ OSHA compliance, with travel for build-up phases and site operations. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• 7+ years of experience as a process engineer with automation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and qualify the new packaging lines.
• Lead automation activities through the full project lifecycle.
• Integrate packaging lines into site data collection and SCADA layer.
• Serve as technical owner for integration between packaging equipment and MES/ERP systems.
• Develop automation verification and qualification activities and support startup.

Skills

Process automation

Project management

Automation leadership

GQS/EBP

CFR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Process Automation Engineer – Packaging to support and manage packaging critical to the supply chain at the Kenosha County site. You will lead automation design, integration with MES and site systems, and drive startup readiness for high-speed packaging lines.

The role requires a strong background in process automation, project leadership, and CFR/ OSHA compliance, with travel for build-up phases and site operations. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.