Principal Systems Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in Indianapolis. This role is pivotal in integrating various technical disciplines and ensuring the successful development of patient-centered delivery systems. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, managing risks, and leading verification and validation activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Systems Engineering, excellent collaboration skills, and a passion for improving healthcare solutions. If you are driven by making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field required.
• Experience in Systems Engineering in a regulated industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system level design inputs, outputs, and risk throughout the development process.
• Develop and document system architecture and manage system requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Risk Management

Requirements Analysis

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Systems Engineering Tools

ISO 14971 Knowledge

Design Control

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.

In 1992, Eli Lilly and Company established the Delivery Device business for the purpose of crafting, developing, launching, and continuously improving proprietary delivery device systems. This business is unique to the broader Lilly Research Labs organization due to its focus on patient-centered delivery system solutions, its innovative approach to deliver platforms utilizing both internal and external technologies, and its level of integration with the commercial groups and Business Units. The Delivery, Device and Connected Solutions (DDCS) organization leverages alliances in design and manufacturing to rapidly convert proprietary concepts into products that meet the users’ needs and intended uses. As a Systems Engineer, you are a key member of the multi-functional team comprised of other technical disciplines (Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, etc…) as well as Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Global Patient Safety. You will integrate all technical disciplines and functions into a team effort throughout the structured development process. Defining the requirements and architecture of the system (the “pieces” and how they interact), the performance and functional requirements of the system (what the system must be capable of doing and how well), system risk, and the integration and test (verification and validation) of the overall system are major components to this role.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible and accountable for system level design inputs, outputs, risk and evidence throughout the development process
• Work with technical lead to drive consistency when developing, managing, and documenting stakeholder needs and requirements
• Perform, create, and manage system requirements including but not limited to requirements analysis, development, and allocation
• Create and manage traceability from requirements (including system risk) to system verification/validation
• Develop and document system architecture, including preliminary concept development trades-offs and system functional analysis
• Identify system hazards and perform system risk identification, assessment, and management
• Develop and document the system test strategy and lead system integration, verification, and validation activities
• Participate in the internal systems engineering community of practice to keep abreast of relevant systems engineering tools and techniques (literature / technologies / capabilities / regulatory) to optimize project, team, and individual performance
• Drive continuous process improvement, with a specific focus on systems engineering related processes.
• Demonstrate engagement and employ a quality mindset in all endeavors by proactively identifying quality issues and communicating appropriately.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• Experience in Systems Engineering in a regulated industry

Additional Skills & Preferences

• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams, work effectively across boundaries, and to effectively influence without authority
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work productively in an interdisciplinary environment
• Broad, integrated technical knowledge for system and design engineering, product development, and commercialization in a highly regulated environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively interact at all levels of the organization - business leaders, senior technical/scientific personnel, internal/external customers/suppliers/teammates
• Previous systems engineering experience, which includes creating systems engineering work products and integrating complex, multi-disciplinary systems utilizing industry standard SE tools and techniques, including model based systems engineering (MBSE)
• INCOSE certified Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Knowledge of ISO 14971
• Experience with Design Control