Engineer – Automation Engineering, Biologics

Eli Lilly and Company

Engineer in Automation Engineering supporting manufacturing processes and collaborating on control systems at Eli Lilly's new Medicine Foundry. Role includes supporting capital projects and compliance objectives in a GMP environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $171,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Engineer - Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry.
The engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects.
Process Automation is core to delivering a right first-time facility start up and continued support of ongoing manufacturing operations into the future.
The Automation engineer will collaborate and partner with cross-functional peers to support successful delivery of robust control systems and instrumentation, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives.
In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2028), automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. in Engineering or related field with a minimum of two years’ experience in automation engineering, operations, or manufacturing preferably in Biologics manufacturing.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Experience working in a biotech or small molecule manufacturing is a plus.
Demonstrated ability in resolving complex technical challenges with control systems.
Demonstrated experience utilizing Master maintenance plans.
Experience working with DeltaV Distributed Control System, Batch Process Automation.
Experience working with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC’s, FactoryTalk View.
Experience in performing automation engineering activities including design, Development and Commissioning.
Good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines.
GMP knowledge and experience, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation engineeringcontrol systemsdesigndevelopmentcommissioningMaster maintenance plansBatch Process AutomationGMP knowledgecomputer system validation

Soft Skills

planningorganizational skillsability to prioritize taskscommitment to task completiontimelines

Certifications

B.S. in Engineering