Principal Process Control and Automation Engineer (I&C)

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Control and Automation Engineer to join their new API manufacturing facility in Lebanon, IN. This role is pivotal in ensuring safe design and operation of equipment while enhancing automation system performance. You will be part of the startup leadership team, contributing to the development of a successful GMP manufacturing site. With a focus on innovation and technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing processes. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a commitment to safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial equipment control and automation systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills in measurements and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for automation platforms and troubleshoot process interruptions.
• Support integration of new equipment and technologies into manufacturing workflows.

Skills

Problem Solving

Instrumentation Troubleshooting

Automation Systems

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology

Tools

Delta-V

Rockwell Automation

Microsoft Operating Systems

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 worldwide work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our work and put people first. We seek individuals determined to improve lives globally.

Organization Overview:

Lilly is a global healthcare leader based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 35,000 employees committed to making a difference. We are constructing a new API manufacturing facility in Lebanon, IN, which will be our largest investment in manufacturing capacity, supporting current and future products. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the startup leadership team for a greenfield manufacturing site, helping to build the organization, facility, and culture for a successful GMP manufacturing startup.

Responsibilities:

As a Process Control and Automation Engineer (I&C), you will provide ongoing support for automation platforms, troubleshooting process interruptions, diagnostics of field devices, communication issues, and platform security events. You will also contribute to enhancing automation system performance and operability.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

1. Safety: Ensure safe design and operation of equipment, promote safety improvements, and reflect safety concerns in automation design.
2. Automation/Control Discipline: Support and improve automated systems and equipment.
3. Solution Support: Conduct performance reviews, verify proper operation, and support solution development and replication.
4. Tools and Standards: Manage tools, implement standards, and best practices.
5. Technical Coaching: Provide expertise and facilitate shared learning among engineers.
6. Project Support: Support integration of new equipment and technologies into manufacturing workflows.
7. Technology and Innovation: Stay current with trends to evaluate new technologies for application at Lilly.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Technology, or related field
• 8+ years' experience in industrial equipment control, API manufacturing process control, or automation systems
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation and control integrations
• Strong problem-solving skills in measurements, control systems, and data management

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work safely
• Experience with automation platforms such as Delta-V and Rockwell
• Knowledge of sensing and acting instrumentation
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Operating Systems

Lilly is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to apply, please complete the workplace accommodation request form.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and inclusion in our workforce.