Eli Lilly and Company · 1 day ago
Principal - Engineer – (Automation - Utility Systems)
US, Houston TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$66K/yr - $172K/yr
3+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to support the design and delivery of automation platforms for their new manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure successful project delivery and support GMP manufacturing operations post-project.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Principal - Engineer – (Automation - Utility Systems) is a mid-level automation engineering position that will support the design and delivery of the automation platforms and associated system integration as part of Lilly’s manufacturing expansion
This role is intended to support one or more project workstreams including central utility systems and process utility systems in the manufacturing and lab areas
Key responsibilities include system design, hardware/software selection, delivery strategy, factory acceptance testing, and installation and testing
Lilly Houston is part of Lilly’s Drug Substance (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) network
During the design and delivery (startup expected 2029 to 2030) of the project this role will be integrated into the corporate automation team GPACE (Global Process Automation & Control Engineering) and then transition fully to a site-based process team position
During delivery, this role will collaborate with A&E firms, system integrators, corporate and site engineering peers, and Tech@Lilly (Lilly’s corporate IT team) to develop and manage software/hardware design, testing, startup, commissioning, and qualification
Post-project delivery, this role will support GMP manufacturing operations in the central engineering function supporting one or more process teams
This role will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing site through start up
Champion a strong safety culture, mentor and coach others, and utilize engineering and automation fundamental principles in design and problem solving
Collaborate with Lilly Engineering, A&E firms, and system integrators to develop requirements and specifications that will be the foundation for software development, hardware design, and system architecture
Manage one or more system integrators and partners with utility OEM’s to fully deliver utility process equipment
Collaborate with Tech@Lilly to deliver a fully integrated Automation solution that is scaled for the needs of business if applicable
Participate in basic and detailed design that also includes staffing, statements of work, supplier management, and delivery strategies for automation systems
Participate in developing computer system validation strategies
Develop and build capabilities within the Houston site automation team
Develop site procedures for automation platforms and associated administration activities
Provide engineering support for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Hazard Reviews (PHRs)
Provide technical oversight during development of equipment and process system User Requirements and related Design Review/Qualification documentation to ensure equipment and systems are appropriate for intended purpose
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related applicable discipline required
3+ years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical utility systems automation including water, steam, and air generation and distribution is preferred. Related manufacturing experience will be considered
3+ years of experience in Process Automation with experience in Rockwell Automation Platforms, or Emerson DeltaV preferred. Related control system platforms will be considered
3+ years of experience in manufacturing
Preferred
Technical knowledge in process instrumentation
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to collaborate with others
Technical knowledge on the utilization of data historians
Benefits
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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