Process Automation Engineer - Device Assembly

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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

Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Position Description:

The new facility in the Research Triangle Park of NC will be one of Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing sites. The RTP facility will include high-speed manufacturing, robotics, advanced data collection and analytics that will result in safety improvements, increased productivity, and variability reduction for device assembly manufacturing lines.  This is an exciting opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art facility and Quality System from the ground up. 

Responsibilities:

As the Process Automation Engineer – Device Assembly, you will be supporting and managing the Device Assembly lines crucial to Lilly's supply chain. This role will be part of the RTP Site Engineering organization responsible for the delivery of the lines and support of continuous operations by providing subject matter expertise in process control, improvements, project management, and technical leadership to the process team. 

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Provide rotational on-call support for 24-hour operations.
• Communicate effectively with cross functional team members in roles such as quality, logistics, and crafts personnel.
• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility.
• Experienced in the control system architecture and all sub-systems (PLCs, Vision Systems, Robotics, Servo Presses etc.).
• Clear understanding of equipment flow chart, process flow document, critical process parameters, and equipment controls.
• Establish control charts, monitor and trend operating parameters to optimize equipment performance KPIs through engineering best practices.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, such as root cause analysis and causal factor charting, to resolve equipment deviations.
• Provide oversight and assist maintenance personnel and engineering techs that support the equipment.
• Evaluate all activities for impact on qualified state of equipment and utilize appropriate tools/processes as necessary (change control, hold, etc.).
• Responsible for system/component classification and maintenance strategy for equipment.
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA’s.
• Lead periodic reviews of equipment performance.
• Execute qualification activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Act as user representative for capital projects or local projects.
• Understand and correct equipment reliability issues.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
• Plan and coordinate equipment planned downtime windows for equipment improvements and preventative maintenance.
• Goals/objectives should target world-class levels of operation for safety, quality and customer service.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (e.g., Excel, JMP, etc.).

Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience, Training):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in a process or automation engineer role
• 1+ years of experience with device assembly manufacturing equipment

Preferred attributes but not required:

• Proficient expertise in Rockwell Studio5000 PLC troubleshooting, automated vision systems, and robotics.
• Knowledgeable in IT/OT applications for systems integration with automation control systems.
• Knowledgeable in machine guarding and engineering best practices.
• Mechanical precision understandings for high-speed pick and place machines.
• Experience with equipment reliability best practices.
• Previous experience as a process engineer within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Ability to apply statistical thinking concepts to the analysis of manufacturing problems.
• Experience working with validated systems.
• Experience in utilizing advanced root cause analysis techniques for the systematic solving of problems.

Additional Information: 

• Schedule - 8-hour days - Monday through Friday, rotational on-call support will be required. 
• Travel - Domestic and International travel may be required (5-10%)

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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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