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Engineer - Automation Engineering - Small Molecule API- Lilly Medicine Foundry

at Eli Lilly

📍 US, Lebanon IN Onsite 💰 $66K – $171K USD / year Posted April 01, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $66K – $171K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Automation engineering role focusing on process control systems (DCS/SCADA) for Lilly Medicine Foundry with DeltaV, Rockwell, and Syncade. Includes design, commissioning, FATs, and validation activities to ensure GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • ['Mentor process control team, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioning', 'Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan', 'Lead/ Participate in design reviews and DeltaV application software reviews, FATs', 'Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning', 'Maintain the validated state of the site control systems in line with Lilly quality standards']

Technical Overview

DCS/SCADA design and configuration, FATs, and computer system validation for GMP manufacturing using DeltaV, Rockwell, and Syncade/MES.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced automation engineer with 2+ years in biopharma, strong DeltaV/DCS/SCADA background, and leadership capabilities to mentor teams and coordinate validation activities for GMP operations.

Must-Have Skills

Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineeringpreferably in Small Molecule API manufacturingA minimum of 2+ years working experience in Biopharma engineeringoperationsor manufacturingAuthorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience in designdevelopmentcommissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADADCSPLC and MES systems (DeltaVRockwellSyncadeetc )Experience in facilitating and driving decision-making at an organizational level

Tools & Platforms

DeltaVRockwell AutomationSyncadeSCADADCSPLCMES

Required Skills

automation engineeringbiopharmasmall molecule apideltaVdcsscadarockwellsyncademeshmifatsvalidationcomputer system validationgmpprocess controlstartupcapital projectssystems integration

Hard Skills

DeltaVDCSSCADARockwell AutomationSyncadePLCMESHMIFATsvalidationcomputer system validationGMPprocess controlDCS designDCS software reviews

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationplanningorganizationproblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Automation engineering leadership for GMP manufacturing startup and operations
Role Subtype Controls Engineer
Tech Domains DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, SCADA, DCS, MES, HMI

Keywords for Your Resume

automation engineeringbiopharmasmall molecule apideltaVdcsscadarockwellsyncademeshmifatsvalidationcomputer system validationgmpprocess controlqualificationstartupcapital projectssystems integration

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2+ years Biopharma experience, Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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