Engineer-Automation Engineering

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The Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for the maintenance, development and / or configuration of PLC / HMI codes, historian data, historian reports, data analytics for reliable operation of manufacturing processes, and the existing automation systems, the front-line support for Building Management System (BMS), Utility and manufacturing process automation support for the Lilly API and Dry Products Facilities on Carolina PR. Will work with cross function team to troubleshoot issues for reliable operation of automation systems. Will be supporting day to day automation activities, developing data analytics tools and reports, driving appropriate GMP change control / deviation, preparing / adhering project schedules, and programming process control systems, as applicable. Will be providing technical support for daily dry product manufacturing operations and for the specification, installation, start-up and validation support of process equipment projects. As applicable, other duties include interfacing with Maintenance, IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel as required to coordinate plant shutdowns, prepare, and review Operational SOP's and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS), lead projects activities, and represent automation group in several process meetings. Ensure compliance with data integrity and be accountable of the system life cycle.

Responsibilities :

Manage for Results / Strategic Planning :

• Be a Subject Matter Expert for Rockwell Automation's PLCs and HMIs codes, OSI PI historian, MS SQL reporting
• Provide frontline support and troubleshoot PLC and HMI codes and electrical equipment, as applicable
• Professional experience to work independently with minimum supervision
• Deliver professional Automation support representing the Automation Engineering on cross functional process teams, possibly for data analytics and reporting, as applicable
• Leading equipment and process troubleshooting efforts, Root Cause Analysis, and deviation, as applicable
• Implementing continuous improvement projects, possibly for data review / monitoring, audit trails. as applicable
• Interacting regularly with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Engineers, Validation and Quality and other functions, as needed
• Data monitoring and analysis for process improvements and issue resolution for applicable departments
• Author, review, and approve change controls, deviation investigations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), drawings, schematics, work orders, etc.
• Identify process automation and Data Integrity knowledge gaps that impact equipment and process capability, as applicable.
• Manage control systems assets through the life cycle.
• Understand how the instrument communicates with the control system.
• Understand of interfaces and data flow.
• Understand (or participate in the development) of the Data Integrity Strategy.

Provide engineering support and project management by :

Provide technical support to ensure continuous production :

Basic Requirements :

Additional Preferences :

Important Notice :

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$51,000 - $148,500

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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