Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eli Lilly is a pharmaceutical company seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to support automation engineering for site operations and capital projects at its Foundry facility. The role focuses on instrumentation and control hardware, process automation systems, project execution, commissioning and qualification, maintenance strategies, compliance, technical leadership, and mentoring of engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead site operation support, capital project execution and commissioning & qualification
- Demonstrated ability in translating technical concepts for executive audience and/or non-technical stakeholders
- Deep Expertise working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation
- Deep Expertise working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View
- Expertise working with DeltaV control panels, DeltaV Remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/Os
- Expertise in performing automation engineering activities including design, Development and Commissioning Process Automation projects using DeltaV DCS, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops
- Thorough understanding of various process control communication protocols
- Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan
- Define strategies for periodic and corrective maintenance of Instruments and Control hardware
- System level thinking and expertise working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Technical Leadership in leading projects from concept through Commissioning and Qualification
- 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
- Thorough understanding of 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes
- Demonstrated experience with developing and utilizing Master maintenance plans
- Lead/Participate in design reviews and Site system hardware reviews, attend equipment and FATs
- Provide periodic status updates to Leadership and 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
- 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
Skills
- Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related field and experience in Automation Engineering
- 8+ years working experience in Pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment
- Experience working in highly automated facility, using DeltaV DCS, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, Veeva, PI, and/or BMS Warehouse Monitoring from design through Startup
- 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
- Demonstrated ability in translating technical concepts for executive audience and/or non-technical stakeholders
- Deep Expertise working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation
- Deep Expertise working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View
- Expertise working with DeltaV control panels, DeltaV Remote I/O panels and Rockwell I/Os
- Expertise in performing automation engineering activities including design, Development and Commissioning Process Automation projects using DeltaV DCS, tuning and troubleshooting of control loops
- Thorough understanding of various process control communication protocols
- System level thinking and expertise working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Technical Leadership in leading projects from concept through Commissioning and Qualification
- Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with instrument and control system hardware
- Thorough understanding of 21CFR Part 11, GMP processes
- Demonstrated experience with developing and utilizing Master maintenance plans
- Experience in clinical-stage manufacturing with flexible, multi-product capabilities is preferred
- Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines
- Hands-on experience working directly with automation control panel hardware and wiring
- 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
Benefits
- 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, including 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, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
- Remote work arrangement
- Employee resource groups offering strong support networks for their members
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