Eli Lilly and Company · 12 hours ago
Sr. Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering – Hardware, Instrumentation and Controls - Lilly Medicine Foundry
Lebanon, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$66K/yr - $172K/yr
8+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving lives through innovative medicines. The Sr. Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering will provide automation support for capital projects and manufacturing operations, focusing on Instrumentation and Control Hardware while mentoring other engineers to ensure compliance and reliability of control applications.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth CareMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Site operation support and capital project execution, commissioning & qualification
Demonstrated ability in translating technical concepts for executive audience and/or non-technical stakeholders
Deep expertise in Instrumentation design, installation, Calibration and troubleshooting
Deep expertise in configuration and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s)
Thorough understanding of P&ID’s, Electrical and Instrument loop drawings
Expertise working with control panels, DeltaV Charms remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/O’s
Expertise in performing automation engineering activities including design, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops
Define strategies for periodic and corrective maintenance of Instruments and Control hardware
Thorough understanding of various process control communication protocols
Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan
System level thinking and expertise working with multi-disciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware
Technically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrators
Develop and Review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications and Test Specifications
Demonstrated experience with developing and utilizing Master maintenance plans
Thorough understanding of 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes
Technical Leadership in leading projects from concept through Commissioning and Qualification
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with safety instrumented systems
Lead/Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment and FATs
Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
Implement and support electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data
Maintain the validated state of the site control system hardware in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation
Promote the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance
Develop a ‘network’ of corporate contacts and leverage corporate expertise when needed
In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products
Mentor process control team to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity
Be a fully active member of the flow leadership in running the plant, including participation on technical sub-teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major pharmaceutical manufacturing
8+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing
Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, BMS and Warehouse and Robotics systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Johson Controls, Fanuc, Rosemount, Fisher etc)
Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate decision-making
Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines
Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners, influence without authority
Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1
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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