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Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). In the project delivery phase and startup phase (startup expected 2026 to 2028), automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture.

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At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.In the project delivery phase and startup phase (startup expected 2026 to 2028), automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.The Sr. Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry. The principal engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects, with primary focus on Instrumentation and Control Hardware. Process Automation is core to delivering a right first-time facility start up and continued support of ongoing manufacturing operations into the future.The Sr. Principal Engineer is also responsible for the productivity and mentorship of the other Engineers in the team with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry. Additionally, as a key technical expert will collaborate with partners within the process control organization and across functional disciplines to support the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives.Key Objectives/Deliverables:
• Site operation support and capital project execution, commissioning & qualification.
• Demonstrated ability in translating technical concepts for executive audience and/or non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in Instrumentation design, installation, Calibration and troubleshooting.
• Deep expertise in configuration and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's).
• Thorough understanding of P&ID's, Electrical and Instrument loop drawings.
• Expertise working with control panels, DeltaV Charms remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/O's.
• Expertise in performing automation engineering activities including design, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops.
• Define strategies for periodic and corrective maintenance of Instruments and Control hardware.
• Thorough understanding of various process control communication protocols.
• Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan.Operational Excellence:
• System level thinking and expertise working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware.
• Technically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrators.
• Develop and Review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications and Test Specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with developing and utilizing Master maintenance plans.
• Thorough understanding of 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes.
• Technical Leadership in leading projects from concept through Commissioning and Qualification.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with safety instrumented systems.
• Lead/Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment and FATs.
• Provide periodic status updates to Project Management.
• Implement and support electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data.
• Maintain the validated state of the site control system hardware in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation.
• Promote the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance.
• Develop a 'network' of corporate contacts and leverage corporate expertise when needed.Organizational Capability:
• In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products.
• Mentor process control team to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity.
• Be a fully active member of the flow leadership in running the plant, including participation on technical sub-teams.Basic Requirements:
• Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 8+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
• Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, BMS and Warehouse and Robotics systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Johson Controls, Fanuc, Rosemount, Fisher etc).
• Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate decision-making.
• Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines.
• Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners, influence without authority.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (<a href="https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation" rel="nofollow">https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation</a>) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $171,600. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.#WeAreLilly

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

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Assure that all system lifecycle management requirements are implemented and maintained (PMs, Patch Management, Antivirus, Backups, spare parts, etc.)Provide leadership for the automation design, development and implementation requirements associated with capital projects. Principle Automation Engineer provides support to Tippecanoe production and support areas through applied control theory and process automation design, implementation, and maintenance.

What we offerExplore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:<a href="https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/The" rel="nofollow">https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/The</a> Principle Automation Engineer provides support to Tippecanoe production and support areas through applied control theory and process automation design, implementation, and maintenance. This includes hardware, software, and coding implementations for new and existing automation and date collection systems for GMP and non-GMP systems.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide daily production support, troubleshooting and repairs of existing process controls systems.Assure that automation functionality and batch recipes are in place to support existing products, routine campaign changeovers and equipment changes.Design, implement and maintain control systems safety requirements as indicated through process safety assessments.   Assure that all system lifecycle management requirements are implemented and maintained (PMs, Patch Management, Antivirus, Backups, spare parts, etc.)Provide leadership for the automation design, development and implementation requirements associated with capital projects.Design, develop and implement automation modifications and/or batch recipes in support new products introduced to the site.Actively pursue and implement control system improvements that will positively impact manufacturing capability, consistency and compliance.Provide technical leadership relating to process control theory, software development, S88 Batch Control standards, instrumentation, validation compliance, and process information management.Provide mentoring of other process automation engineers and technicians.REQUIREMENTSBachelor Degree in Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering preferred.Minimum of 10 years of process controls and plant experience.Experience with various process control platforms. Expertise with Emerson DeltaV preferred.Possess a broad knowledge of control theory, automation configuration, system architecture design, alarm management, human interface design, computer system validation, S88 batch standards, and batch and continuous production control applications.Exceptional computer skills. Knowledge of networking, firewalls, and server management preferred.Possess both the technical knowledge and practical experience to solve process control, configuration and platform problems. Experience to lead major system upgrades and conversions.Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements. Keep abreast of latest technology in order to make recommendations for change.Ability to influence groups without having direct supervisory responsibilityThe Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at <a href="https://careers.evonik.com" rel="nofollow">https://careers.evonik.com</a>.  Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.Your Talent Acquisition Manager:Taran Singh [C]Company isEvonik Corporation

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