Process Automation Engineer – Device Assembly,

Role: Process Automation Engineer for Device Assembly at Lilly’s new Kenosha facility, focusing on supporting and managing automation systems crucial for manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include designing, installing, and qualifying automation lines, integrating them with manufacturing data systems (MES, SCADA, warehouse), leading project lifecycle activities from design review through startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The engineer serves as a technical owner for equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with Lilly standards, safety, and regulatory requirements, and providing technical leadership within cross-functional teams. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in STEM, 7+ years of process engineering experience with automation expertise, pharmaceutical cGMP familiarity preferred. Skills include automation system design, controls, validation, project management, and troubleshooting with platforms like Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, and robotics. High-value specifics: biologics manufacturing, device assembly, facility startup, validation, and integration of complex automation systems. Collaboration involves Engineering, Quality, Operations, IT, OEMs, and global platform teams. Work setup: 8-hour days, rotational on-call; travel up to 50% during build-up, 5-10% post-startup.