Engineering Technician - Night shift
Eli Lilly and CompanyWant to see how your resume matches up to this job? A free trial of our JobsAI will help! With over 2,000 biopharma executives loving it, we think you will too! Try it now — JobsAI.
Role Summary
Engineering Technician – Night Shift at Lilly. The Engineering Technician at our Concord, NC facility plays a key role in supporting Parenteral Operations, ensuring the efficient setup and operation of Pre-Filled Syringe and Isolator Equipment. This position requires hands-on engineering maintenance expertise to assist with equipment setup, operational support, troubleshooting, repairs, and ongoing maintenance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of customer needs, collaborate effectively with internal teams, and provide responsive, courteous support in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safety-first, quality-always culture in all tasks and interactions
- Improve equipment uptime, line efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Perform condition monitoring, troubleshooting, and provide operational support
- Diagnose and repair precision filling equipment with strong mechanical aptitude
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve equipment issues promptly
- Assist with equipment setup and changeovers to support production needs
- Adhere to all GMP and quality standards
- Must have the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose the root cause of a problem and properly implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Accurately document maintenance activities and corrective actions
- Support cross-functional tasks and assist outside primary responsibilities as needed
- Work independently and manage priorities under pressure
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production maintenance
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills
- Proficient with basic hand tools
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and precision
- Familiarity with safety protocols and proper PPE usage
- Physically able to stand for extended periods
- Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Preferred: Associate’s degree or technical certification in a related field
- Preferred: Knowledge of FDA and GMP regulations
- Preferred: Experience operating high-speed, automated production equipment, preferably Syringe/Vial Filling systems utilizing Isolator technology
- Preferred: Ability to quickly learn and apply new procedures
- Preferred: Experience working in a classified manufacturing environment
- Preferred: Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) platforms
- Preferred: Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred: Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive approach
- Preferred: Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Equipment setup and changeovers
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Safety and GMP compliance
Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Preferred: Associate’s degree or technical certification in a related field
Additional Requirements
- Flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedule based on production demands
- Transition to a 12-hour 2-2-3-night shift schedule after an 8-hour training period
- Willing and able to respond to off-hour emergencies as needed
- Open to travel for training and professional development opportunities