Sr. Principal Engineer, Automation Engineering, Controls System Hardware - Lilly Medicine Foundry

The Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering provides automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects, with primary focus on Instrumentation and Control Hardware. Supports reliable and compliant control applications and systems used in manufacturing at Eli Lilly, Foundry.

Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Lead site operation support, capital project execution, and commissioning & qualification
- Translate technical concepts for executive and/or non-technical stakeholders
- Use DeltaV Distributed Control System and Batch Process Automation
- Use Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk View
- Work with DeltaV control panels, DeltaV Remote I/O panels, and Rockwell I/O’s
- Perform automation engineering activities: design, development, and commissioning of Process Automation projects using DeltaV DCS; tune and troubleshoot control loops
- Understand process control communication protocols
- Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan
- Define strategies for periodic and corrective maintenance of Instruments and Control hardware

Operational Excellence
- Lead projects from concept through Commissioning and Qualification
- Resolve complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware
- Technically lead Site Area leads and System Integrators
- Develop and review functional requirements, design specifications, and test specifications
- Apply 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP processes
- Develop and utilize master maintenance plans
- Lead/participate in design reviews; attend equipment reviews and FATs; provide periodic status updates
- Implement/support electronic systems (e.g., plant historians) capturing production data
- Maintain validated state of site control system hardware via validation strategies and documentation
- Promote automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance
- Build corporate contacts/network to leverage expertise

Organizational Capability
- Set and reinforce standards for rigor in automation work products (with automation/compliance consultants)
- Mentor process control team; strengthen capabilities and reliability/business continuity
- Participate in flow leadership for running the plant

Basic Requirements
- Minimum B.S. in Engineering; Automation Engineering experience (preferably major pharmaceutical manufacturing)
- 8+ years in biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing
- Biotech or Small Molecule experience (must)
- Experience with a highly automated Greenfield Pharmaceutical facility (DeltaV DCS, Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC, BMS, Warehouse Monitoring) from design through startup
- Initiative, planning/organizational skills, ability to prioritize, meet timelines
- Technical curiosity, strong problem-solving, continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to influence peers/business partners (influence without authority)
- Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation

Preferred
- Experience in clinical-stage manufacturing with flexible, multi-product capabilities

Benefits (as stated)
- Company-sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care FSAs)
- Life insurance and death benefits
- Certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs/activities)
- Full-time employees may be eligible for a company bonus (based on company/individual performance)