IDAP MES System Engineer Tech at Lilly

Overview

At 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 38,000 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 individuals who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Brand Description :

As a MES System Engineer supporting the Indianapolis Device Assembly & Packaging (IDAP) site, you will play a critical role in implementing and sustaining our next-generation Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This system is central to our digital transformation strategy, supporting paperless operations, enhancing compliance, and enabling efficient batch execution.

You will work closely with site Operations, Quality, Engineering, and IT teams to translate operational needs into executable MES solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about technology, systems thinking, and supporting frontline manufacturing teams.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting the MES solution at IDAP, ensuring that it meets the site's operational, quality, and compliance needs. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and the broader Tech at Lilly team to ensure successful deployment and long-term support of MES capabilities.

How You'll Succeed

• Implement, configure, and support the MES platform for device assembly and packaging operations at IDAP.
• Partner with site teams to gather requirements, define digital workflows, and author / validate electronic batch records aligned with operational processes.
• Execute and support site-level testing and validation efforts (e.g., Installation Qualification, Performance Qualification) to ensure system readiness.
• Troubleshoot MES issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve system or process gaps.
• Support site readiness and go-live efforts, including hypercare support and frontline troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with Computer System Validation (CSV) standards, including 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, SOPs, training materials, and support guides tailored to IDAP operations.
• Collaborate with global / site MES architects and platform teams to align on standards, design, and configuration best practices.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, error-proofing, and digital optimization at the site.
• Actively engage in site huddles, team discussions, and problem-solving initiatives.

What You Should Bring

Basic Requirements

Additional Preferences

Other Information

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include : Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). 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 $63,750 - $180,400.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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