Reliability Engineering Technician - Lilly Medicine Foundry

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Reliability Engineering Technician to support the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. You will execute predictive maintenance, perform precision lubrication, and apply advanced maintenance techniques to maximize asset availability for clinical trial medicines.

You will document findings in GMARS, analyze equipment health data, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in the trade or equivalent, or Technical Vocational College associate degree.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring technologies (vibration, thermography and ultrasound).
• Familiarity with precision maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of rotating equipment, utilities, and manufacturing assets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS software.

Responsibilities

• Execute PdM routes including vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography and oil sampling.
• Perform precision lubrication across assets per OEM specs and site standards.
• Apply precision maintenance techniques: laser alignment, belt/sheave alignment, torque verification; document findings in GMARS.
• Support RCFA for critical failures; track corrective actions to closure in GMARS.
• Maintain accurate records of PdM activities, findings and labor hours in GMARS.
• Communicate equipment health status to maintenance, engineering and operations teams; coordinate reliability-driven work.
• Produce reports on PdM performance and equipment health.
• Provide field troubleshooting support, including after hours as needed.

Skills

Condition monitoring

Precision maintenance

Rotating equipment

CMMS familiarity

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Technical/Vocational associate

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.

Organization and Position Overview

Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. As a Reliability Engineering Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment availability and optimal performance across the site, supporting the delivery of novel medicines for clinical trials. Reporting to the Senior Reliability Manager, you will execute predictive maintenance programs, analyze equipment health data, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance strategies, all in compliance with cGMP and applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute predictive maintenance (PdM) routes, including but not limited to, vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermal imaging, and oil sampling
• Execute precision lubrication activities across manufacturing and utility assets, including lubricant application, re-greasing, and oil top-offs in compliance with OEM specifications and site lubrication standards to extend asset life and reduce unplanned downtime
• Apply precision maintenance techniques, including laser shaft alignment, belt and sheave alignment, torque and tolerance verification in accordance with OEM specifications and site procedures, documenting all findings and completed work in GMARS
• Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for critical and recurring equipment failures; track corrective actions to closure in GMARS
• Maintain accurate records of all PdM activities, findings, and work orders in GMARS, including asset data, failure codes, and labor hours
• Communicate equipment health status to maintenance, engineering, and operations teams; coordinate reliability-driven work across functions
• Produce clear reports summarizing PdM program performance and overall equipment health
• Provide field troubleshooting support as needed, including outside normal business hours

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and have 2 years experience in the trade or equivalent, or Technical Vocational College associate degree
• Familiarity with condition monitoring technologies (Vibration, thermography and ultrasound)
• Familiarity with precision maintenance practices
• Working knowledge of rotating equipment, utilities, and manufacturing assets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to learn and navigate site-specific software systems, including CMMS platforms and data analysis tools
• Understanding of CMMS functionalities, workflows, and utilization
• 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 Preferences

• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Communication across functional areas
• Computer Skills (Business Applications) Level 1
• Vibration Level 1
• MLT Level 1
• Thermography Level 1
• Ultrasonic
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems typical for a chemical manufacturing plant

Additional Information

Role is permanently based at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.

Temporary site located in Indianapolis/Carmel, Indiana.

Supports a 24/7 operation; flexibility for off-hours support is required PPE is required when working in manufacturing areas

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.

#WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly