Process Instrument Technician - Maintenance - IAPI

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Process Instrumentation technician to provide maintenance support for process instrumentation across production and utility systems. The role focuses on equipment uptime, calibration, and reliability, working with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, Labs and other groups to troubleshoot and perform corrective and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities include installing transmitters and controllers, diagnosing electrical problems, and documenting work

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance instrumentation experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Completion of post-offer exam or work simulation.
• Regulated industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate process instrumentation across production and utility systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control circuits to restore operation.
• Install/set up instrument/electrical equipment and transmitters.
• Support equipment qualification activities and documentation.
• Document work orders accurately in CMMS (Maximo, SAP).
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality Control and Labs.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

CMMS (Maximo)

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree/Technical Certificate in Electrical/Automation/Instrumentation

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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.

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

This position provides Process Instrumentation maintenance support within Indy Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

This position will focus on equipment uptime, calibration and reliability. The applicant will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, Labs and various other groups to troubleshoot, maintain and perform Corrective and Preventative maintenance on Process Instrumentation and provide project support on production and utility related equipment.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Demonstrate a good process aptitude and application of skills in a variety of real-world process experiences. (e.g., transmitters ranging from pressure, temperature, flow, PH, and level.)
• Install/set-up/replace Instrument/electrical equipment (e.g., switches, transmitters, controllers, VFDs, various types of process instrumentation).
• Diagnose basic electrical problems, to effect repairs and restore equipment/systems to operating condition (e.g., 3-wire motor control, 12/24V control circuits, 120V circuitry, etc).
• Effectively troubleshoot electrical equipment from 24 VDC to 480 VAC to restore equipment/systems to operating condition.
• Operate basic electrical/pneumatic test equipment and meters (e.g., fluke, signal generators, oscilloscopes, Amtek, MKS).
• Provide Process instrumentation support for equipment qualification.
• Provide accurate, complete, and legible Work Order documentation on both paper copy (when required) and in CMMS work order system (Maximo, SAP, etc).

Basic Qualification

• High school diploma/GED
• Associate degree or Technical Trade Certificate in Electrical/Automation/Instrumentation, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 Years of Maintenance instrumentation experience
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Work Simulation, as applicable
• 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

• Experience within a regulated industry; FDA regulated industries preferred
• Ability to perform quality work without close supervision
• Proficiency in CMMS (e.g., Maximo), Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in providing a high-level of customer service
• Ability to follow written procedures while performing maintenance activities
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Track record of maintaining a neat and orderly work area (good housekeeping)
• Experience performing maintenance in a Manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting process related equipment failures
• Good documentation practices and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated record of maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

Additional Information

• Requires open shift availability (Days, Nights, Weekends) to meet business needs. This position will be 12 hour night 3 on/3 off.
• Must be willing to work overtime during peak periods (e.g. Maintenance Shutdowns, Changeovers, etc.). Schedule could change due to business needs for additional coverage during Shutdowns, training and peak vacation times.
• Individual must be able to comply with all building gowning and SOP requirements and be expected to perform in various areas within manufacturing

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.

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.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $21.63 - $42.31

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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