Instrumentation and Controls Engineer – Automation

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 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.

Organization Overview :

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities.  This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities :

As an I&C Automation Engineer you will provide automation platforms supports and oversight to the delivery of Lilly's new LP1 facility at Lebanon. Manage system integrators to deliver all aspects of Automation at Lilly’s new Lebanon based facility. Support key corporate initiatives such as life cycle management, Engineering information management, and cyber security.

Key Objectives / Deliverables :

Safety – Work safely and continually looks for improvements in personnel and equipment safety, ensure safe design and operation of new equipment, ensure automation design reflects safety concerns for operations and maintenance.

Automation / Control Discipline

Partner with colleagues to properly support and enhance the Automated Systems and Equipment.

Perform solution assessment and performance reviews and verified the proper and efficient operation of the automated systems.

Partner with colleagues to support the discipline through solution assessment, replication, and development.

Manage tools, and implement engineering standards, master specifications and best practices.

Provide technical coaching and consultation to other Lilly engineers and facilitate shared learning forums.

Support Projects and the integration of new equipment / technologies to the manufacturing workflow.

Technology and Innovation.  Keep current on external trends and practices to evaluate technology for application within Lilly.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Technology, or a related field

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Industrial Equipment Control, API Manufacturing Process control, Utilities Automation or Environmental Control Systems.

Additional Skills / Preferences :

Working experience troubleshooting Instrumentation and control integrations.

Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in measurements, control (process and / or manufacturing), control systems, integration, and data.

Demonstrated ability to work safely.

Demonstrated experience working with two or more automation platforms, preferable Delta-V and Rockwell Automation Systems.

Knowledge and experiences working with sensing Field instrumentation (Temp, Hum, Diss Oxy, PH, RH, Pressure, Flow, etc), Acting Instrumentation (Valves, Relays, etc) and transducing instrumentation (I / P, P / I, V / P, P / V, etc)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Knowledge of GMP’s and pharmaceutical manufacturing

Knowledge in Microsoft Operating Systems

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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

$66,000 - $171,600

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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