Process Engineer (R2-R4)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension

Vacation benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is hiring a Process Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. You will support delivery devices and ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 4 years of relevant experience, including process improvements and programming PLCs. Competitive salary ranging from $113,360 to $130,364 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with process and equipment requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in programming and debugging PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience using CAD tools and leading manufacturing issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve delivery devices and components for packaging.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and HSE guidelines.
• Lead investigations concerning process and equipment safety incidents.

Skills

Programming and debugging PLCs

Leading resolution of manufacturing-related issues

Using computer-aided design tools

Identifying and implementing process changes

Using DOE, Six Sigma, statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Process Engineer (R2‑R4) to support and continuously improve delivery devices, sub‑assemblies, and components for packaging and manufacturing sites. Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) guidelines and regulations, company standards, and regulatory requirements. Develop, monitor, and provide technical oversight for control systems for process indicators to identify and address performance issues. Lead investigations concerning process and equipment safety incidents. Perform and summarize improvement opportunities in technical studies, reports, investigations, data analysis, and process modeling. Provide technical assessments of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical proposals and make recommendations related to suitability. Support all aspects of tool and process qualification, including computer system validation.

Qualifications

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field and 4 years of experience with process and equipment requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing. In the alternative, a Master’s degree in the same fields and 3 years of experience will be accepted. Experience must include a minimum of: 3 years of programming and debugging Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs); 3 years of leading resolution of manufacturing‑related issues, including deviations, data review, and supply chain coordination using Root Cause Analysis tools; 3 years of using computer‑aided design tools; 3 years of identifying and implementing process and product changes to improve manufacturing processes; and 3 years of using DOE, Six Sigma, and statistical methods as applied to engineering studies and reports. Up to 25% domestic and international travel required.

Location

Job location: Indianapolis, IN.

Compensation & Benefits

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 also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). 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.

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.