Senior Engineer – Automation Engineering, PLC & SCADA Systems Support

Eli Lilly and Company

Senior Engineer providing automation support in pharmaceutical manufacturing with focus on PLC and SCADA Systems. Leading technical integration and mentoring engineers across project phases in a new facility.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $66,000 - $171,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Automation Engineering with a focus on PLC/SCADA-based control systems, particularly in the Pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Capable of leading integration efforts and mentoring engineering staff while providing automation support for capital projects.

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Automation EngineeringPLC/SCADA-Based Control SystemsDeltaVRockwellMentoring

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Hard Skills

Automation SupportRecipe SetupSystem IntegrationInitial ConfigurationAnalytical Systems

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PLC SystemsSCADA Systems

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ManufacturingCapital Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects
Lead the team's integration from analytical systems into DeltaV/Rockwell, and recipe setup and maintenance for DeltaV- and Rockwell-controlled systems
Mentor Engineer-level staff supporting PLC systems
Support project teams and system integrators during deployment and initial configuration of PLC-based equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. in Engineering or relevant scientific discipline and 3+ years working experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Experience supporting or deploying PLC/SCADA-based control systems (Rockwell, DeltaV, or equivalent)
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)