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Sr. Principal - Engineer -Automation (Oligonucleotide)

at Eli Lilly

📍 US, Houston TX Unknown 💰 $66K – $209K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $66K – $209K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This senior automation engineering role involves leading the design, delivery, and startup of automation systems for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site focused on drug substance production.

  • Lead automation system design
  • Coordinate system qualification
  • Manage project delivery
  • Support GMP compliance
  • Collaborate with engineering teams

The technical environment includes DeltaV DCS systems, automation system integration, GMP standards, and project management for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The ideal candidate is a senior automation engineer with extensive experience in DeltaV systems, drug substance manufacturing, and GMP compliance. Proven leadership in project delivery and system integration within pharmaceutical facilities is essential.

Automation EngineeringDeltaVSoftware IntegrationGMPProject Delivery
Drug Substance ManufacturingQualificationProcess ControlSystem DesignStartup
DeltaVDCSSoftware IntegrationQualification Tools
Automation EngineeringDeltaVSoftware IntegrationGMPProject DeliveryQualificationProcess ControlSystem DesignStartupDrug Substance Manufacturing
Automation EngineeringDeltaVSoftware IntegrationDrug Substance ManufacturingProject DeliveryQualificationProcess ControlSystem DesignStartupGMP
LeadershipCollaborationProject ManagementDesign CoordinationProblem Solving
Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Senior automation engineering for pharmaceutical manufacturing startup
Automation EngineeringDeltaVSoftware IntegrationGMPProject DeliveryQualificationProcess ControlSystem DesignStartupDrug Substance Manufacturing

No experience with DeltaV or similar DCS systems, Lack of GMP manufacturing experience, Inability to lead complex automation projects

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