Sr. Automation Engineer- Utilities

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of the startup team for a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced automation systems that will enhance the production of life-changing medicines. You'll work in a collaborative environment, focusing on safety and innovation while supporting the integration of utilities equipment. If you have a passion for automation and a commitment to excellence in a GMP manufacturing setting, this position is perfect for you. Your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare at a leading global organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in automation and environmental control systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in design and operation of new equipment.
• Support and enhance utilities automated systems operations.

Skills

Automation Machine Control

Process Control

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell Automation Systems

Building Management Systems

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:

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Safety – Work safely and continually look for improvements in personnel and equipment safety, ensure safe design and operation of new equipment, ensure automation design reflects safety concerns for operations and maintenance.
• Automation/Control Discipline and Technical Responsibilities – Partner with colleagues to properly support and enhance the Site utilities automated systems.
• Perform solution assessment and performance reviews and verify the proper and efficient operation of the automated systems.
• Design and implement Utilities Automatic tools (Monitoring, Reporting) to assist with the management of utilities operations.
• Enable, support, and implement automation strategies for the integrations of utilities equipment (Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Compressors, Purified Water Generation, Waste Management, Solvent Recovery, etc.) with the site main monitoring, management systems (DeltaV, PI).
• Support day-to-day Utilities Automated Systems operations during systems failures, equipment troubleshooting, and event management.
• Provide feedback and/or implement solutions focusing on improving utilities systems performance.
• Provide technical coaching and consultation to other Site Engineers, Technicians, and Operation supporters as needed.
• Support Projects and new equipment/technologies integrations that might impact utilities infrastructure and capabilities.
• Keep current on external trends and practices to evaluate technology for application within Lilly.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation machine control, process control, Utilities Automation, and Environmental Control Systems.
• Willing to work on under shift rotations.

Additional Preferences:

• Demonstrated ability to work safely.
• Demonstrated expertise in two or more automation platforms (PLC, DCS, DDC, PAT), preferably Delta-V and Rockwell Automation Systems.
• Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in measurements, control (process and/or manufacturing), control systems, integration, and data.
• These Specific Working experiences will be considered a Plus:

• Solvent Recovery (Azeotropes pressure Swing distillation)
• Cryo-Condenser
• Building Management Systems (HVAC, Chill Water, Power, Security)
• Wastewater Management
• Purified Water Generations and distribution

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in teams to deliver and achieve project and site objectives.
• Knowledge of GMP’s and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Operating Systems.