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Sr. Principal Engineer- Utilities

Eli Lilly and Company
September 15, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Richmond, VA
Operations
Role: Utilities Engineer supporting GMP manufacturing startup of a monoclonal antibody and bioconjugate facility. Responsibilities: establish and maintain qualified, reliable clean utility and grey systems; support facility start-up activities including design reviews, process safety assessments, and operational readiness; ensure safety compliance; lead troubleshooting, system qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and continuous improvement initiatives; develop asset management strategies and support capital projects. Requirements: Bachelorโ€™s degree in Engineering or related field; minimum 5 yearsโ€™ GMP utility engineering experience, preferably in biopharma manufacturing; strong safety and technical expertise in clean utilities, HVAC, electrical, and related systems. Preferred: ability to build stakeholder relationships; up to 10% travel; excellent communication skills. HighValue: GMP biopharma manufacturing, biologics, monoclonal antibodies, facility startup, utility systems engineering, process validation, safety, cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: onsite in Goochland County, VA; travel as needed.