Senior Engineer - Automation Engineering β PLC & SCADA Systems Support
Eli Lilly and Company
September 08, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Lebanon, IN
Operations
Role: Senior Automation Engineer supporting Lilly's new Medicine Foundry, focusing on process automation for GMP manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading integration of analytical systems into DeltaV/Rockwell controls, recipe setup and maintenance, system deployment, validation, and change management for lab and process equipment. The engineer provides technical leadership, mentors staff, and collaborates across project delivery and startup phases (expected 2025-2029). Requirements: B.S. in Engineering/science, 3+ years in automation, experience with PLC/SCADA systems (Rockwell, DeltaV), and knowledge of GMP/regulatory compliance. Preferred: experience with recipe management, system integration with PI/DCS, and phased commissioning. High-value specifics: greenfield manufacturing, new site startup, focus on process control systems supporting biologics or small molecule manufacturing in a GMP environment. Location: initial in Carmel, IN, then at the Lebanon, IN site; role involves cross-functional collaboration and project support during fast-paced development and startup activities.