Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering – ...

Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering – Systems and Digital IntegrationAt 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.Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development.The Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry. The engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects.Process Automation is core to delivering a right first time facility start up and continued support of ongoing manufacturing operations into the future.Key Objectives/DeliverablesTechnical LeadershipMentor process control team, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioningProcess control work implementation and coordinationDevelop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan.Operational ExcellenceTechnically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrator including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, DCS Application Software, Test Specifications.Lead/Participate in design reviews and Automation application software reviews, attend equipment and software FATsLead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioningProvide periodic status updates to Project ManagementDevising functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process EngineeringDCS software design, coding/configuration and testing (sequence logic, graphics, batch software etc.)Automation Engineering including design, tuning and troubleshooting of system integration across platforms and sitesImplementing and supporting electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production dataMaintain the validated state of the site control systems in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentationAutomation support for capital projects including new product introductionsPromoting the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and complianceDeveloping a ‘network’ of corporate contacts and leveraging corporate expertise when neededOrganizational CapabilityIn coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products.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 improvementDemonstrated ability to influence peers and business partnersGood written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiencesKnowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validationBasic RequirementsMinimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major pharmaceutical manufacturing handling System integration of applications, systems and platforms8+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.Additional PreferencesExperience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, MES, LIMS, Site Historian systems, middleware applications (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, LabVantage, OSI PI, OPC).Experience in developing native and custom application interfaces for data communication, ETL and data parsing for non-standard equipment, applications and communication protocols.Experience in commissioning, qualifying and supporting systems between SCADA, DCS, MES, LIMS, Historian and other applications for interconnectivityExperience in facilitating and driving decision-making at an organizational level.Other InformationInitial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08