Engineer - Automation Engineering – Biologics- Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
September 05, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Lebanon, IN
Operations
Role: Automation Engineer supporting Lilly's new Lilly Medicine Foundry, focusing on process automation for advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsibilities include providing automation support for GMP operations and capital projects, collaborating on control system design, troubleshooting control loops and VFDs, participating in design reviews, and maintaining validated control systems in line with Lilly quality standards. The role emphasizes site startup, operational support, and continuous improvement. Requirements: B.S. in Engineering or related field; minimum two years' experience in automation engineering within biologics or small molecule manufacturing. Skills in DeltaV DCS, Rockwell PLC, FactoryTalk View, control system validation, and GMP knowledge are essential. Preferred skills include experience with SCADA, MES, and greenfield automation projects. High-value specifics: supporting biologics manufacturing, involved in site startup (expected 2025–2028), in a GMP-regulated environment, with some on-call support. Location: initial at Parkwood West, Indianapolis, transitioning to the new Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. The position offers a salary range of $66,000–$171,600, with comprehensive benefits, and requires US work authorization.