Overview
Engineer - Automation Engineering – PLC and SCADA System Administration. The engineer 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 Engineer is 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. The Engineer is a technical expert that 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 objectives.
In the project delivery and startup phases (startup expected 2025 to 2028), automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic as we support project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build site culture.
Key Objectives / Deliverables
- Work safely and strive to improve both people and equipment safety.
- Automation Technical Leadership – Partner with colleagues to lead the discipline through solution assessment, design, system build and startup. Manage relationships with strategic automation suppliers.
- Automation Design – Provide support to Global Facilities Delivery during project conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering phases.
- Ensure project design meets intended requirements. Use replication and best practices to optimize project cost.
- Automation Delivery – Lead or support Automation design and delivery for Lilly's new manufacturing sites. Responsible for the site PLC and SCADA platforms from a design, build, and system administration perspective.
- Project leadership – Lead, direct, and oversee contingent / contract workers for project deliverables.
- Develop the framework for the site system administration procedures for the PLC and SCADA platforms.
Operational Excellence
Technically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrator including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, PLC and SCADA Application Software, Test Specifications.Lead / Participate in design reviews and application software reviews, attend equipment and software FATs.Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning.Provide periodic status updates to Project Management.Devising functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process Engineering.PLC software design, coding / configuration and testing (sequence logic, graphics, batch software, etc.).Automation Engineering including design, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops.Implementing and supporting electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data.Maintain the validated state of the site control systems in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation.Automation support for capital projects including new product introductions.Promoting the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance.Developing a network of corporate contacts and leveraging corporate expertise when needed.Organizational Capability
In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products.Demonstrated initiative, planning, organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet timelines.Strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement.Ability to influence peers and business partners; good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation.Basic Requirements
Minimum B.S. in Engineering with experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major pharmaceutical manufacturing.5+ years in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.Additional Skills / Preferences
Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing PLC, SCADA, DCS and MES systems (Rockwell, Siemens, DeltaV, OPC, Ignition, Syncade, etc) as a System Administrator.Experience managing Windows-based servers and workstations including patching and upgrades.Experience with System Virtualization, PLC-DCS-SCADA integration, DeltaV Live; familiarity with other DCS platforms beyond PLC / SCADA.Note : Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce. If accommodation is required to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form. Lilly is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on protected characteristics. Our ERGs offer support networks for employees. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications. Estimated range : $64,500 – $167,200. Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus and a comprehensive benefits program.
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