Job Description
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Position Brand Description:The Senior Principle Process Automation Engineer provides technical leadership and expertise for automation support of manufacturing operations in accordance with appropriate Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety guidelines. This leadership role includes mentoring Process Automation Engineers on process control system configuration, change control implementation, deviation investigation, Computer System Validation (CSV) consultation, data mining and analysis, and routine automation computer system support activities. This role provides engineering solutions to the business, utilizes first principles in delivery of these solutions, provides off-hours automation control system support as needed, and can recommend new control strategies for the various processes utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.Key Objectives/Deliverables:Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team membersFoster a collaborative and innovative work environmentDesign and develop automation solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processesCollaborate with cross functional teams to ensure alignment with site and project requirementsImplement best practices for system reliability, scalability, and efficiencyProgram and configure automation systems, including but not limited to Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, HMIs and SCADA solutionsCreate automation related change controlsDesign and implement automation changes to the manufacturing processExecute CSV activitiesInvestigate automation related deviations and other deviationsIdentify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvementProvide Process Support:Troubleshoot automation computer system hardwareProvide off-hours automation control system supportProvide technical support for automation control system platforms and/or process information systems (e.g., data historians)Execute all work in a manner consistent with GMP and Lilly policies, procedures, and standardsPerform data mining and analysis to monitor the performance and identify improvements in the manufacturing process (e.g., nuisance alarm reduction, control loop tuning, etc.)Perform automation computer system support activities (e.g., system backups, performance monitoring, password maintenance, etc.)Diagnose and resolve complex automation system issuesComplete all work in a safe manner and ensure the safety of othersAssist in regulatory audits/ internal Lilly Compliance auditsProvide Engineering Solutions to the Business:Design and deliver automation for new process unitsUtilize ANSI/ISA-88 standard for batch process control along with engineering first principles in the delivery of automation solutionsUnderstanding of S88 and S95 design considerations and integrationProvide automation technical leadership and project management for engineering projectsProvide oversight of contractors assisting in the delivery of automation solutionsProvide Recommendations on New Control Strategies / Technologies:Provide thought leadership in the process control spaceResearch and maintain familiarity with various control strategies/technologiesResearch and maintain familiarity with chemical processes utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturingAssess and maintain metrics for the efficiency and effectiveness of existing process control systemsDevelop continuous improvement initiatives for process control systemsBasic Requirements:Ability to configure and troubleshoot automation control systemsHands on knowledge of DCS (e.g Delta V) systems, PLCs/HMIs (e.g Siemens) and related support systems, Building Automation Systems (e.g Siemens) and historians (e.g Aveva/ OSI PI)Ability to mentor and provide technical expertise to influence decision makers on process and automation topicsTeamwork and interpersonal skillsGood written and oral communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office applications including word, excel, PowerPoint, visio and planner/ projectAttention to detailAdditional Preferences:Previous experience with change control and deviation processesPrevious experience (7+ years) configuring and troubleshooting automation control systemsPrevious experience (2+ years) mentoring others on automation topicsPrevious experience (2+ years) working in a regulated environmentKnowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems including SyncadeKnowledge of automated storage and retrieval systems for warehousing logistics managementKnowledge of project managementEducation Requirements:Degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or qualifications in other relevant discipline with appropriate experienceOther Information:Mentor specialists and other engineers in technical and professional developmentPerform tasks in manufacturing and laboratory areas which require an individual to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)The normal schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. However, emergency situations may require additional support beyond this normal scheduleThe job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities specifically not described in the job description. As always, supervision should be consulted regarding actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr