Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering β Process, Lab & Enterprise Systems Integration-Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
September 19, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
Role: Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering supporting Lilly's new Medicine Foundry, focusing on process automation for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsibilities include providing automation support across site operations and capital projects, leading process control design, configuration, and validation; mentoring automation teams; and ensuring GMP compliance. Key tasks involve managing DCS software, laboratory analytical systems integration, and supporting GMP startup activities (2025-2029). Requirements: B.S. in Engineering or Science, 8+ years in biopharma automation, experience with laboratory and analytical systems (e.g., UHPLC, mass spectrometry, bioreactors), and familiarity with automation platforms like DeltaV, Rockwell, LIMS, and MES. Preferred skills include designing, commissioning, and qualifying automated manufacturing facilities, facilitating decision-making at organizational levels, and experience with regulated environments. HighValue: biopharma manufacturing, bioprocess automation, GMP, lab systems integration, greenfield site development, and automation software (DeltaV, Rockwell, LabVantage, OSI PI). Location: permanent at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.