Senior Electrical Engineer - GMP API Startup (Houston)

Eli Lilly and Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Lilly is constructing an API manufacturing facility in Houston and seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead site power distribution in a GMP setting. The role supports API production and development across batch and continuous processes.

The successful candidate will be involved in startup activities, qualification, training, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams, working onsite with occasional travel and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in electrical design or manufacturing operations.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship provided.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for site power distribution systems in GMP environment.
• Design reviews, safety assessments, and qualification support for electrical equipment.
• Own equipment qualification state and support start-up and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance to plan calibration and testing of electrical systems.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in equipment and processes.
• Support on-call, travel as needed (5–10%), and shift work requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical preferred)

Job description

Lilly is constructing an API manufacturing facility in Houston and seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead site power distribution in a GMP setting. The role supports API production and development across batch and continuous processes.

The successful candidate will be involved in startup activities, qualification, training, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams, working onsite with occasional travel and on-call duties.