Principal - Engineer - Automation (DeltaV System Administrator)

Responsibilities:
- Support design and delivery of process automation systems for site Emerson DeltaV DCS platforms, including requirements, verification plans, validation plans, and computer system validation (CSV) strategies.
- Contribute to hardware design for the DeltaV DCS platform; create site administrative procedures and validate systems.
- Support related automation platforms (data historians, process automation servers).
- Collaborate with Quality, engineering peers, A&E firms, system integrators, and Emerson during delivery.
- After delivery, support GMP manufacturing operations via DeltaV system administration services and platform upgrades.

Key Deliverables:
- Champion safety culture; mentor/coach.
- Become a subject matter expert on Lilly’s DeltaV reference architecture.
- Lead DeltaV platform/data center/system integrations and OEM installation.
- Develop computer system qualification/testing strategies; ensure CSV documentation compliance.
- Support design reviews/qualification for equipment and process system user requirements.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science.
- 5+ years Emerson DeltaV system administration (incl. hardware design).
- Windows Servers and virtual environments.
- Process automation experience.
- 5+ years pharmaceutical manufacturing (other manufacturing considered).
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visas.

Preferred Skills:
- Strong analytical/writing/critical thinking.
- Kneat Validation or Veeva Vault (or similar).
- Collaboration ability.

Additional:
- Travel <20% (domestic/international).
- Pay range: $66,000–$171,600; eligible for bonus and comprehensive benefits (401(k), medical/dental/vision, PTO, life/disability, etc.).