Automation Engineer - Peptides Nano Filtration

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Organization Overview:

Lebanon LP1 facilities is a manufacturing site dedicated to the Manufacturing of Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredient (API) for Lilly Pharmaceuticals.  This facility is mainly focus on the manufacturing of Peptides, Oligopolies and small molecules products. The Lebanon Process Automation and Control Engineering (LPACE) organization is responsible for the implementation and support of all automated equipment, including Process Control Architecture (HW/SW/Instrumentations) as well as their maintenance, and enhancements.

Responsibilities:

As an Automation Engineer you will provide automation design and oversight to the delivery of Lilly's new Lebanon LP1 facility. Collaborate with system integrators to deliver all aspects of Automation. Support key corporate initiatives such as life cycle management, Engineering information management, and cyber security. Drive automation governance and replication Tier 1 equipment, architecture, and Automation/IT systems and solutions.

• 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 Design

  • Design and implement Automation Strategies that allow the operators to interact and manipulate the process in compliance with cGMP batch manufacturing requirements.

  • Generate/Update Design SDLC documentation.

• Automation/Control Discipline

  • Partner with colleagues to properly support and enhance the Automated Systems and Equipment including the adjustments on PID Control Parameters.

  • 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.

  • Support Automated System Commissioning and Qualifications.

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

Basic Requirements:

• 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.

• At least 1 Year specifically working on automation of Nanofiltration Technology on Peptides API manufacturing.

• Formally trained on Emerson Delta-V DCS platform (HW/SW).

Additional Preferences:

• Demonstrated ability to work safely

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more automation platforms, preferable Rockwell Automation Systems.

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

• 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

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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