Automation Engineer - CMO Support Device Manufacturing

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: July 16, 2025

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. Indianapolis Device Manufacturing (IDM) is an external facing team responsible for the manufacturing of medical devices and the delivery of the custom assembly equipment used as part of the manufacturing process. This role will provide automation support, implement, and improve process automation solutions for contract manufacturers. The position requires a high learning agility and requires you to have experience working with coordinated automation manufacturing systems to support and troubleshoot. Responsibilities/ Key Objectives: Maintain and support automation systems for the areas they are assigned. Provide Lilly front line support to control system users at contract manufacturers, run and troubleshoot control systems problems, provide solutions and implement actions. Maintain process validations including computer system validation. In addition to creation, execution, and coordination of validation activities in unison with contract manufacturers and process engineers. Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) for high-speed assembly lines, HMI, other control systems such as manufacturing execution systems (MES), perform activities in accordance with cGMPs and applicable global and local procedures. Collaborate with process team members for suggested solutions or adjustments, as needed. Coordinate/Lead cross-functional/Cross-site/Cross-company engineering project teams, as needed. Keep current on training required for Lilly computer systems quality policies and procedures. Communicate to supervision and non-conformance or risk that could affect the validated state of our control systems or processes. Manufacturing practices and good documentation practices. Experience using and/or supporting automation technologies in an IT/OT manufacturing environment. Assist on joint process teams for new devices assembly lines with focus on OEE. Experience configuring and troubleshooting data historian issues. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Required. Prefer In Engineering or Engineering Related Field. 2 Years Automation Experience Preferred, preferably in manufacturing production/operations Additional Preferences: Medical Devices Experiences Preferred Demonstrated High Degree of Ownership / Accountability Experience with Engineering in a Regulated Pharmaceutical Environment cGMPs/Commissioning and Qualification Experience with Rockwell Suite Solid technical writing skills Strong Communication, Teamwork, and Networking Skills Proven Track Record to Organize and Prioritize Multiple Tasks Strong Attention to Detail Ability To Travel Internationally and Domestically Proven Problem-Solving Skills Ability To Work Independently as Well as in a Team Environment Other Information: Ability To Travel 25% on average Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. 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. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $64,500 - $167,200 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. WeAreLilly

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