Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering – Mixed Modalities Manufacturing - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Role: Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering at Lilly's new Medicine Foundry, focusing on supporting and leading automation systems for biopharma manufacturing operations. Responsibilities: provide automation support across site operations and capital projects, lead design, commissioning, and qualification of process control systems (notably DeltaV, Rockwell PLC, Batch automation), develop functional requirements, promote digital innovation, mentor peers, and ensure compliance with GMP and 21CFR Part 11 standards. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, oversee system validation, and support project delivery phases from design to startup (anticipated 2026-2029). Requirements: B.S. in Engineering; 8+ years in biopharma automation, with extensive experience in biotech or small molecule manufacturing, particularly in DeltaV-based batch processes; deep expertise in process control protocols, GMP compliance, and automation system validation. Preferred: experience with SCADA, DCS, MES systems (e.g., Syncade), greenfield site development, and organizational decision-making. High-value: biopharma manufacturing, process automation, digital innovation, greenfield facility startup, GMP compliance, and cross-functional leadership. Location: initial in Indianapolis, permanent at Lebanon site. Travel: minimal to support project phases.