Senior Principal Automation Engineer – DCS/PLC & GMP Startups

BioSpace; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly seeks a Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering to support instrument and control hardware across site operations and capital projects. You will mentor engineers, ensure compliant control applications, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive GMP readiness.

Responsibilities include designing and commissioning automation projects, maintaining validated state of control hardware, and leading project plans from concept through qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related field and experience in Automation Engineering.
• 8+ years working experience in Pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment.
• Experience working in highly automated facility, using DeltaV DCS, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, Veeva, PI, and/or BMS Warehouse Monitoring from design through Startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operation support, capital project execution and commissioning & qualification.
• Mentor process control team to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity.
• Develop and Review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications and Test Specifications.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

Rockwell PLCs

FactoryTalk View

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Veeva

PI

BMS Warehouse Monitoring

Job description

Lilly seeks a Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering to support instrument and control hardware across site operations and capital projects. You will mentor engineers, ensure compliant control applications, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive GMP readiness.

Responsibilities include designing and commissioning automation projects, maintaining validated state of control hardware, and leading project plans from concept through qualification.