Eli Lilly and Company · 4 hours ago
Principal - Engineer – Automation (Utility Systems)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$66K/yr - $172K/yr
3+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on making life better for people around the world. They are seeking a Principal Engineer in Automation to support the design and delivery of automation platforms for their manufacturing expansion, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery and GMP manufacturing operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Champion a strong safety culture, mentor and coach others, and utilize engineering and automation fundamental principles in design and problem solving
Collaborate with Lilly Engineering, A&E firms, and system integrators to develop requirements and specifications that will be the foundation for software development, hardware design, and system architecture
Manage one or more system integrators and partners with utility OEM’s to fully deliver utility process equipment
Collaborate with Tech@Lilly to deliver a fully integrated Automation solution that is scaled for the needs of business if applicable
Participate in basic and detailed design that also includes staffing, statements of work, supplier management, and delivery strategies for automation systems
Participate in developing computer system validation strategies
Develop and build capabilities within the Houston site automation team
Develop site procedures for automation platforms and associated administration activities
Provide engineering support for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Hazard Reviews (PHRs)
Provide technical oversight during development of equipment and process system User Requirements and related Design Review/Qualification documentation to ensure equipment and systems are appropriate for intended purpose
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related applicable discipline required
3+ years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical utility systems automation including water, steam, and air generation and distribution is preferred. Related manufacturing experience will be considered
3+ years of experience in Process Automation with experience in Rockwell Automation Platforms, or Emerson DeltaV preferred. Related control system platforms will be considered
3+ years of experience in manufacturing
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
Preferred
Technical knowledge in process instrumentation
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to collaborate with others
Technical knowledge on the utilization of data historians
Benefits
Company bonus
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., 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 (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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