Automation Engineer

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 8, 2026

Job Description:

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. Position Brand Description: Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the reliable operation and qualified state of the equipment and business processes in the area that they support. Ensure that equipment is in-control, compliant, and capable of meeting customer needs, while also driving associated continuous improvement effort. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture. Actively participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement. Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area. Provide engineering expertise as active member of area process team. Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility. This includes clear understanding of equipment flow chart/process flow document, critical process parameters, and master formula instructions for the process. Establish & monitor/trend control systems as tool for verifying and optimizing equipment performance. Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems. Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve equipment issues. Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment. Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, customers, engineering tech, and crafts personnel. Provide support to Maintenance Tech(s) that support the area. Evaluate all activities for impact on qualified state of equipment and utilize appropriate tools/processes as necessary (change control, hold, etc.). Responsible for system/component classification and maintenance strategy for equipment. Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA’s. Participate in Periodic Reviews for equipment. Lead or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas). Understand equipment reliability issues with the objective of improvement. Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area. Compare equipment performance data with that of other operations to determine areas of opportunity. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or science discipline with experience in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing. Will consider recent grads with internship experience relatable to pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing. 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. Additional Preferences: Adequate interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment. Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (Excel, JMP, etc.). Ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals. Previous experience as a process engineer within the Pharmaceutical Industry. Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to apply statistical thinking concepts to the analysis of manufacturing problems. Experience in utilizing root cause analysis techniques for the systematic solving of problems. Other Information: 8 hour days, after-hour support. Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, capital projects, etc. 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 ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) 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 - $149,600 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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