Process Automation Engineer - Device Assembly

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Process Automation Engineer is the equipment expert for their process in a cross-functional technical team to establish and maintain the reliable operation and qualified state of manufacturing lines. The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing process and automation improvements to achieve business needs.  The Process Automation Engineer will ensure processes are in-control, capable, and compliant.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

Safety

• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing and following HSE policies and ergonomic environment within process team.
• Actively participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (gloves, steel toed shoes, safety glasses) as required by local procedures and the activity being performed.
• Understand safe operation of the equipment within the area.

Functional Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for assigned equipment, processes, controls, and design requirements.
• Lead equipment troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis to resolve operational issues and improve reliability.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance, trends, downtime, and process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement equipment, automation, control system, and process improvements.
• Support deviations, change controls, maintenance activities, commissioning, qualification, and equipment lifecycle changes.
• Maintain equipment in a qualified state through proper documentation, preventive maintenance, spare-parts strategies, and continuous improvement.

Fundamental Deliverables & Site Expectations

• Collaborate and communicate effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and technical teams.
• Coach and support team members while actively participating in process team activities.
• Manage multiple priorities and improvement initiatives using effective project management practices.
• Escalate technical, safety, and quality concerns appropriately and maintain required training.
• Provide Tier 2 support for unplanned equipment downtime and represent Process Engineering on asset delivery projects.
• Support site safety goals and ensure equipment remains qualified and fit for intended use.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in GMP or highly regulated environment
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based manufacturing environment
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

Additional Preferences

• Process Automation, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Pharmaceutical/packaging experience with cGMP knowledge
• Commissioning & Qualification or Capital Asset Delivery experience
• Automation experience with Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Elau PLCs
• Experience with Cognex/Systech vision systems and/or Fanuc/Kuka robotics
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Power BI experience

Other Information:

• 8 hour days, after-hour on-call support.
• 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

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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