Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lifelancer is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The Senior Engineer - Automation Engineering at Lilly will provide automation support for operating areas and capital projects, focusing on Instrumentation and Control Hardware to enhance manufacturing operations. This role involves significant collaboration and requires strong problem-solving skills in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Experience working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation
- Experience working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC’s, FactoryTalk View
- Experience working with DeltaV control panels, DeltaV Remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/O’s
- Experience in performing automation engineering activities including design, Development and Commissioning Process Automation projects using DeltaV DCS and/or Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC
- Experience with tuning and troubleshooting of control loops and Field Instruments
- Hands-on experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s)
- Thorough understanding of P&ID’s and Instrument loop drawings
- Understanding various process control communication protocols
- Site operation runtime support, enhance control system reliability and lifecycle management, in a GMP regulated environment
- Support capital project execution, Commissioning and Qualification
- Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware
- Work with Site Area leads and System Integrators
- Develop and Review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications and Test Specifications
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Master maintenance plans
- Familiarity with 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes
- Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment FATs
- Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
- 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
- Good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines
- In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products
- Engage with cross-functional peers to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity
Skills
- Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related degree and experience in Automation Engineering
- 2+ years working experience in Pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment
- Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation
- Available to participate in a rotational on-call schedule
- 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
- Experience working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation
- Experience working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC's, FactoryTalk View
- Experience working with DeltaV control panels, DeltaV Remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/O's
- Experience in performing automation engineering activities including design, Development and Commissioning Process Automation projects using DeltaV DCS and/or Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC
- Experience with tuning and troubleshooting of control loops and Field Instruments
- Hands-on experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's)
- Thorough understanding of P&ID's and Instrument loop drawings
- Understanding various process control communication protocols
- Site operation runtime support, enhance control system reliability and lifecycle management, in a GMP regulated environment
- Support capital project execution, Commissioning and Qualification
- Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware
- Work with Site Area leads and System Integrators
- Develop and Review Functional Requirements, Design Specifications and Test Specifications
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Master maintenance plans
- Familiarity with 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes
- Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment FATs
- Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
- 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
- Good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines
- In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products
- Engage with cross-functional peers to strengthen technical capabilities and adopt best practices to enhance system reliability and business continuity
- Experience working in highly automated facility, using DeltaV DCS, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, Veeva, PI, and/or BMS Warehouse Monitoring from design through Startup
- Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement
- Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Hands-on experience working directly with automation control panel hardware and wiring
Benefits
- Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
- 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;
- Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
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