Engineering Automation Technician

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.

The Engineering Automation Technician provides high-level automation, and controls support for OEM filling equipment (e.g., Optima, Fedegari, Franz Ziel, Körber, and Bausch&Stroebel), as well as associated processing, sterilization, and packaging systems. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure automated filling lines operate safely, reliably, and in a qualified state. The technician serves as a key technical resource for troubleshooting; continuous improvement related to equipment and automation systems. The technician helps ensure that equipment is maintained in a qualified state, can be operated safely, and that maintenance is properly performed. This position requires developing expertise in production processes; c-GMP; and equipment-specific code and/or control system technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line automation and controls support for OEM automated filling equipment to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot PLC/HMI and automation hardware (sensors, vision systems, drives, instrumentation) and partner with Operations to safely restore equipment to service
• Investigate recurring faults and production delays
• Plan and execute equipment and automation improvements (upgrades, obsolescence planning, and small projects), including contractor/vendor coordination as needed
• Ensure automation work complies with safety requirements, cGMP, and site procedures
• Document and communicate issues, root causes, and corrective actions;
• Support development of standard work, tools, and training to improve troubleshooting effectiveness and enablement across Operations and Engineering
• Create maintenance action plans and support periodic reviews of equipment condition and qualification state

Note: This role provides hands-on automation and engineering support and may require off-shift or on-call support based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent automation experience
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting highly automated manufacturing equipment (preferably filling, sterilization, or packaging systems)
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
• Experience with industrial instrumentation, sensors, and electrical troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of automated equipment operation
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams 
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP)
• 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 Qualifications

• Experience supporting OEM high-speed pharmaceutical filling equipment and/or sterilization, and inspection equipment
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting servo systems and vision systems
• Prior involvement in equipment start-ups, FAT/SAT, or automation upgrades

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$40.38 - $59.23

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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