Sr. Principal Engineer, Automation Engineering, Controls System Hardware - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support operating areas and capital projects focused on Instrumentation and Control Hardware. You will lead site operation support, commissioning & qualification, and drive automation engineering efforts across processes.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, hands-on DeltaV DCS and Rockwell AB PLC experience, and strong GMP/21 CFR Part 11 knowledge; US work authorization is

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field with automation experience.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment.
• Experience with DeltaV DCS, Rockwell AB PLC, FactoryTalk View, DeltaV/Rockwell I/O.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements and computer system validation.
• US full-time work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support for operating areas and capital projects (Instrumentation and Control).
• Lead site operation support, capital project execution, and commissioning & qualification.
• Perform automation engineering design, development, and commissioning.
• Develop and implement Automation Engineering Project Plans; define maintenance strategies.
• Lead/oversee site area leads and system integrators; resolve instrument/control challenges.
• Develop/review functional requirements, design and test specs; lead design reviews and FATs.
• Maintain validated state of control system hardware; support validation strategies and docs.
• Implement/support electronic systems (e.g., plant historians) to capture production data.
• Mentor engineers and ensure GMP/21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Skills

Automation engineering

GMP/21 CFR Part 11 compliance

Instrumentation & control systems

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC

FactoryTalk View

DeltaV/Rockwell I/O

Veeva

PI System

BMS Warehouse Monitoring

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Provide automation support for operating areas and/or capital projects (primary focus: Instrumentation and Control Hardware).


• Lead site operation support, capital project execution, and commissioning & qualification.


• Perform automation engineering (design/development/commissioning), including DeltaV DCS, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops.


• Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan; define maintenance strategies for instruments and control hardware.


• Lead/oversee Site Area leads and System Integrators; resolve complex instrument/control system challenges.


• Develop/review functional requirements, design and test specifications; lead/participate in design reviews and FATs.


• Maintain validated state of control system hardware; support validation strategies/documentation.


• Implement/support electronic systems (e.g., plant historians) to capture production data.


• Mentor engineers; collaborate across process control and functional disciplines; support GMP/21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Basic requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering or related field; Automation Engineering experience.


• 8+ years in pharmaceutical/highly regulated environment.


• Experience with DeltaV DCS, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, FactoryTalk View, DeltaV/Rockwell I/O; plus Veeva, PI, and/or BMS Warehouse Monitoring.


• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation; rotational on-call availability; US full-time work authorization.

Preferred:

• Initiative/planning; hands-on control panel hardware & wiring; strong problem-solving/continuous improvement.


• Influence without authority; good communication.

Comp/benefits (as stated):

• Anticipated wage: $66,000–$171,600; company bonus eligibility; comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, time off, well-being).