Automation Engineer - 105B Insulin Vial

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.

Position Brand Description:

Develop, implement, and continuously improve process automation solutions within Indy Parenteral to ensure that business goals are achieved. Ensure that process automation solutions / systems are in-control, capable, and compliant

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Actively participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement.
• Provide automation expertise as active member of area process team.
• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility.
• Establish & monitor/trend control systems as tool for verifying and optimizing equipment performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems. 
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, operations, engineering tech, and crafts personnel. 
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA’s.
• Lead or participate in verification and qualification activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Define system user requirements, design system architectures, develop code.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
• Utilize good project management skills to provide software development timelines and milestones.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (or equivalent work experience)
• Adequate interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (Excel, JMP, etc.)
• Ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous experience as a process or automation engineer, preferably within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Knowledge of GMP’s and pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong problem-solving skills in measurements, control (process and/or manufacturing), control systems, integration, and data.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Experience in one or more automation platforms, preferable Rockwell Automation Systems.

Other Information:

• This position serves an 8-hour Monday through Friday work schedule. Situations may arise where weekend/holiday support, both on-site and off-site, will be required.
• Tasks require entering manufacturing and laboratory areas which require wearing appropriate PPE
• Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, capital projects, etc.

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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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