Packaging Engineer (R3-R4)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 113,360 - 130,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and health insurance

Flexible benefits (healthcare and daycare spending accounts)

Company bonus eligibility

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Packaging Engineer (R3-R4) based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role involves leading the design and implementation of packaging solutions, providing engineering support, and serving as a subject matter expert on major capital projects. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three years of experience.

The anticipated wage for this position is $113,360.00 – $130,364.00 per year, alongside various employee benefits including a company bonus and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of engineering or technical experience in packaging.
• Experience in packaging development, specifications, stability, and components.
• Experience managing packaging projects from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of packaging solutions.
• Provide engineering support for packaging equipment and materials.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on major capital projects.

Skills

Packaging software proficiency (Artios CAD, Solidworks, TOPS/CapePack)

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Packaging, Packaging Engineering, or related field

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.

Position Overview

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Packaging Engineer (R3‑R4) to lead the design and implementation of packaging solutions that ensure seamless product movement between sites, enhance protection, optimize supply chain efficiency, and align with Lilly’s corporate goals. Provide engineering support for packaging equipment and materials. Serve as a subject matter expert for Material Management and Process Engineering roles on major capital projects. Offer continuous technical support to packaging engineering teams across global sites, fostering knowledge exchange and best practices. Support efforts in the design and installation of new equipment, develop scopes of work for capital projects, and offer technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of packaging solutions.
• Provide engineering support for packaging equipment and materials.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Material Management and Process Engineering roles on major capital projects.
• Offer continuous technical support to packaging engineering teams across global sites.
• Support design and installation of new equipment, develop scopes of work for capital projects, and provide technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Packaging, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of engineering or technical experience supporting packaging operations or enabling packaging engineering workflows.
• Experience with packaging software including Artios CAD, Solidworks, and TOPS/CapePack.
• Experience with packaging development, packaging specifications, product/package stability, and packaging components.
• Experience with vendor management, including selection and qualification.
• Experience managing multiple packaging projects from concept to implementation.
• Part‑time telecommuting benefit available.
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel required.

Benefits & Compensation

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $113,360.00 – $130,364.00 per year.

Full‑time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including participation in a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits such as 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 such as an 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.

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.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit https://jobsearch.lilly.com/ and enter job requisition number R‑107948 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Drop Code 1093, Indianapolis, IN 46285.