Reliability Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) and pension eligibility

Company bonus based on performance

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Network Reliability Engineer based in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves leading the Reliability program, focusing on processes and technology improvements for equipment and systems across global manufacturing sites. Candidates should have over 5 years in plant engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

The position offers a competitive salary between $66,000 and $171,600 and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a plant engineering, Reliability, or maintenance area.
• Hands-on manufacturing or plant experience in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with key accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for improving equipment and system reliability.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements.
• Provide technical support to site plant engineering groups.

Skills

Leadership ability

Technical expertise in engineering

Problem-solving and analysis skills

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Field

Tools

GMARS

Maximo

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.

Organization Overview

The PPN Network Reliability engineer position is part of the Engineering Tech Center, with a focus on discipline stewardship and leadership of our Reliability program. This position is part of the overall Reliability program and will focus on the processes, technology, methods, and best practices within the Reliability discipline at Lilly. In addition, this position will provide an external focus, lead the introduction and implementation of new technologies, and drive productivity initiatives in these areas. This position will be a global partner to sites and the corporate engineering function, leading key initiatives for these groups.

Responsibilities

• Technical and Discipline leadership – global process owner for the Reliability of equipment, systems, and processes. Network continuously with site Reliability engineers, influencing initiatives to improve the uptime and predictability of our equipment and systems, predominantly for our manufacturing sites. Knowledgeable of our GMARS system and how the discipline of Reliability interacts with this tool. Engage proactively with major capital projects to influence equipment/system selection, as well as the ongoing operations of these systems.
• Productivity improvement – routinely identify and implement systemic improvements focused on improving cost effectiveness, productivity, and stewardship of Lilly assets in plants/processes globally.
• Consultation - assist sites globally, especially for the Reliability resources at sites, to ensure site needs are met.
• Knowledge sharing - Provide ongoing technical support to site plant engineering groups, domestic and global (including CMOs/Alliances); provide technical mentoring to Lilly engineers; participate in the creation and maintenance of Engineering Standards and Best Practices. Support sites in continuing to build key technical capabilities.
• External Influence - Monitor and, when appropriate, influence changes in external standards on Lilly’s behalf, and work to ensure ongoing compliance within Lilly. Leverage external resources to stay current and, when necessary, complement internal resources.
• Coaching/mentoring and development of others in the discipline.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Field
• 5+ years’ experience in a plant engineering, Reliability, or maintenance area.
• Hands‑on manufacturing or plant experience in a regulated environment, with direct application of cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with key accomplishments of influence across a broad spectrum.
• Technical expertise includes sound engineering fundamentals and physical plant systems.
• Project coordination experience.
• 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.

Additional Preferences

• Experience using GMARS/Maximo software application.
• Knowledge of procurement processes.
• Proven business acumen.
• Good PC skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong problem‑solving and analysis skills (including appropriate use of data and metrics and ability to form a business case).
• Must work independently and be a self‑starter capable of working with little direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

• Domestic (including PR) and some international travel required (typically 10–20%).

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.

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 will also 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, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance and death benefits, certain time off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits.