✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Sr. Principal Engineer - Automation

at Eli Lilly

📍 Puerto Rico, Carolina Unknown 💰 $105K – $154K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $105K – $154K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

Senior automation engineering role focused on providing technical leadership and advisory for pharmaceutical manufacturing automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide automation advisory and mentorship
  • Lead control system design and oversight
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing automation issues
  • Oversee commissioning and qualification activities
  • Promote automation best practices

Technical Overview

Expertise in automation lifecycle management, system integration, control system design, and compliance within regulated environments, with a focus on troubleshooting, commissioning, and qualification of automation systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior automation engineer with extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, specializing in automation lifecycle management, system integration, and control system design. They possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of regulated industry compliance.

Must-Have Skills

Automation Lifecycle Management (LCM)System IntegrationControl System DesignAutomation SystemsTroubleshootingCommissioning and Qualification

Nice-to-Have Skills

CybersecurityData IntegrityManufacturing Process ImprovementsRisk ReviewAutomation Drawings Review

Tools & Platforms

Automation SystemsFactory Acceptance Tests (FATs)

Required Skills

Automation Lifecycle ManagementSystem IntegrationControl System DesignAutomation SystemsData IntegrityCybersecurityTroubleshootingCommissioningQualificationFATs

Hard Skills

Automation Lifecycle Management (LCM)System IntegrationControl System DesignAutomation SystemsData IntegrityCybersecurityManufacturing Process OversightTroubleshootingCommissioning and QualificationAutomation DrawingsFactory Acceptance Tests (FATs)

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringTechnical AdvisoryProblem-solvingCommunicationTeam CollaborationInfluenceKnowledge Sharing

Industry & Role

Industry Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Job Function Lead automation engineering and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Keywords for Your Resume

Automation Lifecycle ManagementSystem IntegrationControl System DesignAutomation SystemsData IntegrityCybersecurityManufacturing ProcessTroubleshootingCommissioningQualificationAutomation DrawingsFactory Acceptance TestsFATsPharmaceutical AutomationRegulated EnvironmentManufacturing Processes

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience in pharmaceutical automation, No automation or control system background, Unwillingness to work in Puerto Rico, Lack of leadership or mentorship experience

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