Associate Director – Central Automation Engineering

Role: Associate Director – Central Automation Engineering at Lilly, leading the team supporting manufacturing automation at LKC (Kenosha County) for parenteral drug products. Responsibilities include supervising automation systems (PLCs, DCS, data historians, building management), managing compliance, driving operational excellence, and collaborating with global automation and IT teams. Key focus on cybersecurity, data integrity, and maintaining GMP standards for highly automated filling and packaging lines. Requirements: B.S. in Engineering or related field; 5+ years in automation/process control, preferably in pharmaceutical or parenteral manufacturing; supervisory or technical leadership experience. Preferred skills: expertise with automation platforms like Rockwell or Emerson DeltaV, experience with GMP and regulatory environment, vendor management, and knowledge of parenteral equipment. High-value details include focus on process automation, validation, compliance, and site infrastructure support for manufacturing of injectable medicines. Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, with minimal travel, standard M-F hours. The role involves leadership in a GMP environment, supporting critical manufacturing operations, and interacting with regulatory inspectors.