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Atkore

Automation Engineer

Merrillville, IN · On-site

Reporting to the Sr. Engineering Manager this person will be responsible for supporting current ... automation methods and processes in the plant facilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in ...

GEON

Automation/Controls Engineer

Terre Haute, IN · On-site

$79K - $105K/yr

Engineering Manager Summary We are seeking a results-driven Automation Engineer to lead process automation and reliability initiatives that improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency across ...

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Engineer - Automation Engineering - Small Molecule API- Lilly Medicine Foundry

Lebanon, IN • On-site

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Biotechnology Research and Development • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Initial Therapeutics, Inc.external

$66K - $171K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide automation support for operating areas across the site and capital projects.

  • Design, implement, and commission control systems, including DCS and SCADA software, and troubleshoot control loops.

  • Lead and oversee automation engineering activities, including design reviews, software testing, validation, and supporting commissioning efforts.

Job description

Overview

Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Responsibilities
  • Provide automation support for operating areas across the site and capital projects.
  • Deliver technical leadership by mentoring the process control team, designing controls philosophy, implementing and commissioning controls.
  • Implement and coordinate process control work, including design reviews, DeltaV application software reviews, FATs, and commissioning.
  • Develop and execute the Automation Engineering Project Plan and uphold operational excellence.
  • Lead and oversee work of Site Area leads and System Integrator for functional requirements, design specifications, DCS application software, and test specifications.
  • Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning and provide periodic status updates to Project Management.
  • Devis functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process Engineering.
  • Design, code and configure, test DCS and SCADA software (sequence logic, graphics, batch).
  • Tune and troubleshoot control loops and support electronic systems such as plant historians, application integration.
  • Maintain the validated state of control systems per Lilly quality standards, including validation strategies and documentation.
  • Support automation for capital projects and new product introductions, promoting automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Develop a network of corporate contacts and leverage corporate expertise.
Qualifications
  • Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in Small Molecule API manufacturing.
  • Minimum 2+ years experience in biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
  • Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
  • Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Demonstrated initiative, planning, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to influence peers and business partners.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Additional Preferences
  • Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites with SCADA, DCS, PLC and MES systems (e.g., DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade).
  • Experience facilitating and driving decision‑making at an organizational level.
Location
  • Initial location: Parkwood West, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Permanent location: Lilly Medicine Foundry, Lebanon, Indiana.
Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated salary range: $66,000 - $171,600.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a company bonus based on performance, and a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and wellness benefits.

EEO Statement

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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