MES Engineer
Eli Lilly and Company
September 08, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Houston, TX
IT
Role: MES Engineer supporting the startup and operation of Lilly's new API manufacturing site in Houston, Texas. Responsibilities: configure and validate DeltaV MES systems (recipe authoring, electronic batch records, logbooks, interfaces); support system validation, troubleshooting, site readiness, and go-live activities; ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and CSV standards; develop documentation and collaborate with global teams. Requirements: Bachelor's in IT, Engineering, or related; 5+ years MES system design, implementation, and validation experience; 3+ years in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing, with expertise in DeltaV (Syncade) platforms; strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred: experience with Tulip, distributed control systems, GxP environments, and site commissioning support; attention to detail in validation deliverables. HighValue: pharmaceutical manufacturing, small molecule API, regulated environment, system validation, deltaV MES, Houston onsite role, supporting API operations.