Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering – ...

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering – Systems and Digital Integration role at BioSpaceAt 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.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. The Senior Principal Engineer is also responsible for the productivity and mentorship of the employees with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry. Additionally, the Senior Principal Engineer as a key technical expert with partners to influence and implement within the process control organization and across functional disciplines to support the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2028), automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipMentor process control team, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioningProcess control work implementation and coordinationDevelop and implement the Automation Engineering Project PlanOperational ExcellenceTechnically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrator including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, DCS Application Software, Test SpecificationsLead/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 complianceOrganizational CapabilityIn coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work productsDemonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelinesPossess 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 manufacturingAdditional 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 protocolsExperience 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 levelOther 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.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Learn more about all of our groups.Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $64,500 - $167,200. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus and comprehensive benefits as described in the posting.Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion. WeAreLilly #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08