Principal - Engineer - Automation (Data & Platforms integration)

Eli Lilly and Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities (<20%)

Job summary

Lilly Houston is seeking an experienced automation engineer to lead site data historian design, validation and integration platforms for GMP startup. You will drive system qualification, validate data integrity, and coordinate with Quality, IT and partners to deliver robust automation solutions.

The role requires 3+ years of Aveva PI Data Historian administration, Windows Server expertise, and collaboration across multiple teams to sustain validated operations and site upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of Aveva PI Data Historian administration.
• Experience with Windows Servers and virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and validate site data historian systems and integration platforms.
• Collaborate with Quality, IT and external teams for system validation and CSV.
• Support site automation platforms and server administration during startup and operations.

Skills

Aveva PI Data Historian

Windows Servers

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Kneat Validation

Veeva Vault

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.

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 40,000 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.

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Houston, TX. This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the site technical team for the [MH1] startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the Processes, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

ThePrincipalAutomationEngineer–Data and Integration Platformsisamid-levelautomationengineeringposition thatrequires adeep understanding of processdata historians, system integration,Lilly’scomputer system validation practices,cGMP standards related to computer systems, and data integrityas they relate to pharmaceutical manufacturing.

This rolewillsupportthe design and delivery ofsite data historian system, key integration platforms, and the system administration of site servers.

This role will also be integral in thedesign and delivery ofdatahistorian and integration platformsincludingdesign,validation plans, system integratorselectionand oversight, and developing thesite administrative proceduresthat ensuretheyremainin a validated state.This role will also support, as a secondaryresponsibility, related site automation platforms including process automation serversand theDeltaVDCS.Lilly Houston is part of Lilly’sDrug Substance(Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) network.

During the design and delivery of the project this role will beintegrated into the corporateautomationteam GPACE (Global Process Automation & Control Engineering)and then transition fully to a site-based process team position.During delivery, this role will collaborate withLilly Quality,A&E firms,system integrators,Emerson,andcorporate and siteengineering peers.

Post-projectdelivery, this role will support GMP manufacturing operationsin the central engineering functionsupportingsiteprocess teamswithData Historian and integration services as well assystem administration and platform upgrades.Thisrolewill require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturingsitethrough start up.

Key Deliverables

• Champion astrongsafety culture,mentorand coach others,andutilizeengineering and automation fundamental principles in design and problem solving.
• Become a subject matter expert on Lilly’sAveva PI Data Historianreference architecture.
• Support the design, delivery, validation, and system management of the siteData Historian and related system integration platforms.
• Lead and direct system integrations andOEM’son the design and installation of theAveva PIplatforms, data centers, and associated site infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Lilly’s Quality organization, Corporate Engineering, and Global Facilities Delivery to develop Computer System qualification and testing strategies.
• Ensure CSV documentscomplywithCorporate Quality Standards and Practices, local templates, and electronic document management systemproperties.
• Participate inbasicand detaileddesignthat also includes staffing, statements of work, supplier management, and deliverystrategiescomputer system validation.
• Develop and build capabilities within the Houston site automation team.
• Support the development ofsite proceduresrelated tocomputer system validation and administration practices.
• Provide technical oversight during development of equipment and process system User Requirements and related Design Review/Qualification documentation to ensure equipment and systems areappropriate forintendedpurpose.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineeringor related applicable disciplinerequired.
• 3+ years of experienceinAveva PI Data Historianadministrationincluding hardware design, software integration, andsystem procedures.
• Experience with Windows Servers and virtual environments.
• 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

• 3+ years of experienceinpharmaceuticalmanufacturingpreferred.Other manufacturingexperiencewill be considered.
• Strong analytical, writing,and critical thinking skills.
• Experience withKneatValidation software, Veeva Vault,or similar package.
• Ability to collaborate with others.

Additional Information

• Potential for travel (less than 20% - could be domestic and/or international)to support system, factory acceptance testing, and training.

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.

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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

$66,000 - $171,600

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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