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Engineering Technician - Night shift

Eli Lilly and Company
Full-time
On-site
Concord, NC
$21.27 - $46.88 USD yearly
Operations

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Role Summary

Engineering Technician – Night Shift at Lilly. The Engineering Technician at our Concord, NC facility supports Parenteral Operations by ensuring the efficient setup and operation of Pre-Filled Syringe and Isolator Equipment. This role requires hands-on engineering maintenance expertise to assist with equipment setup, operational support, troubleshooting, repairs, and ongoing maintenance. The ideal candidate collaborates effectively with internal teams, demonstrates technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service 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 aptitude
  • Troubleshooting and repair of precision filling equipment
  • Operational support and equipment setup/changeovers
  • Documentation of maintenance activities
  • Collaborative communication with cross-functional teams

Education

  • High school diploma or GED; additional technical certification or associate’s degree preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedule based on production demands
  • Transition to 12-hour 2-2-3 night shift after an initial Monday–Friday 8-hour training period
  • Willingness to respond to off-hour emergencies as needed
  • Open to travel for training and professional development opportunities