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Sr. Principal - Engineer - Automation (Small Molecule)

at Eli Lilly

📍 US, Houston TX Unknown 💰 $66K – $171K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $66K – $171K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This senior automation role involves leading the design, testing, and startup of DeltaV automation systems for Lilly's small molecule manufacturing facility in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead automation system design
  • Support GMP startup
  • Collaborate on system testing and qualification
  • Integrate automation with manufacturing processes
  • Ensure system reliability

Technical Overview

The position requires expertise in automation engineering, DeltaV DCS systems, system design, process integration, and GMP standards, supporting manufacturing startup and operations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior automation engineer with extensive experience in DeltaV DCS systems, leading design, testing, and startup of automation platforms within GMP manufacturing environments. They should demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Must-Have Skills

Automation engineeringDeltaV platformSystem designProcess designSystem testingSystem commissioning

Nice-to-Have Skills

GMP manufacturingSystem integrationSoftware designDCS (Distributed Control System)

Tools & Platforms

DeltaVGMP standardsSystem integration toolsLilly automation platforms

Required Skills

Automation engineeringDeltaV platformSystem designProcess designSystem testingSystem commissioningDCSDistributed Control SystemGMP manufacturingSoftware integration

Hard Skills

Automation engineeringDeltaV platformSoftware integrationSystem designProcess designStartup and qualificationDCS (Distributed Control System)System testingSystem commissioningGMP manufacturing

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingCreativityResilience

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Automation engineering leadership for small molecule manufacturing systems

Keywords for Your Resume

Automation engineeringDeltaV platformSystem designProcess designSystem testingSystem commissioningDCSDistributed Control SystemGMP manufacturingSoftware integration

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with DeltaV or DCS systems, No GMP manufacturing experience, Unwilling to work in Houston, TX

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