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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 Lead Engineering Technician – Process Control Extended Coverage provides frontline automation technical support for manufacturing operations in accordance with appropriate GMP and safety guidelines. This includes troubleshooting, support of change control implementation and deviation investigations, and routine automation computer system support activities.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
Manufacturing Operations Automation Support

• Provide frontline automation technical support to manufacturing operations for process control system software, platforms and/or process information systems (e.g., data historians).
• Ability to configure process control systems and troubleshoot computer system software and hardware.
• Assist in investigating and resolving issues related to automation and process control systems.
• Extract continuous, batch, and event data from process control systems.
• Support the design and implementation of automation related changes to manufacturing operations, as well as qualification activities.
• Perform system support activities (e.g., system backups, performance monitoring, password maintenance, etc.).
• Perform all work in a manner consistent with Lilly policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and ensure safety of others.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate of Science in Engineering or Technology degree or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced computer skills and the ability to learn the application of computer systems (Distributed Control Systems and PLCs).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including computer code/software.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and requests.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous experience with Lilly deviation and change control process.
• Previous experience with automation/building management control systems.
• Experience working in a regulated or chemical manufacturing environment for 2+ years.
• Experience with Delta V or similar process control system.
• Experience working in a regulated or chemical manufacturing environment.

Other Information:

• The shift will be a function of business need and position. This may include 12-hour night shifts, 3 on/3 off.
• Tasks require entering manufacturing and laboratory areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.
• No certifications required.

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Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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