Senior Automation Engineer, Small Molecule API (DeltaV)
Eli Lilly and Company
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Job summary
Lilly is constructing an advanced API manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. The Sr. Principal Automation Engineer – Small Molecule will lead DeltaV design and software integration, coordinating with A&E firms, system integrators, and Lilly IT to enable startup and scalable automation for Drug Substance manufacturing.
The role requires expertise in DeltaV, process automation, and GMP manufacturing, with travel up to 20% and collaboration across corporate and site teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related applicable discipline required.
- 5+ years of experience Process Automation with experience on the Emerson DeltaV Platform preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in API/Drug Substance manufacturing preferred.
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of the DeltaV platform and software integration teams.
- Manage one or more system integrators for DeltaV software delivery and testing.
- Collaborate with Tech@Lilly to deliver an integrated Automation/MES solution.
- Develop site procedures for automation platforms and administration activities.
- Provide engineering support for Process Safety Management and PHRs.
- Support GMP manufacturing operations post-startup.
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Lilly is constructing an advanced API manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. The Sr. Principal Automation Engineer – Small Molecule will lead DeltaV design and software integration, coordinating with A&E firms, system integrators, and Lilly IT to enable startup and scalable automation for Drug Substance manufacturing.
The role requires expertise in DeltaV, process automation, and GMP manufacturing, with travel up to 20% and collaboration across corporate and site teams.
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