Digital Automation Engineer

Position Overview

Lilly is constructing multiple advanced API manufacturing facilities to support current and future products across new modalities. These include greenfield sites with several standalone, highly flexible GMP drug substance facilities—along with supporting site infrastructure, utilities, laboratories, administrative offices, and warehousing. These facilities will produce drug substances spanning small molecules, biologics, and nucleic acid therapies.

The Digital Automation Engineer will be part of the Corporate Engineering Technology Center, specifically Global Process and Control Engineering (GPACE). This role will be part of a team that develops central automation solutions to streamline and reduce the cost of delivery for large scale capital projects in the Drug Substance (API) manufacturing network. These solutions include, but are not limited to, CLASS Module library for DeltaV and other applications, digital transformation tools, and building delivery applications integrating AI that eliminate manual work. The role will also be involved in developing a strategic profile for these solutions with a strong focus on DeltaV DCS and associated digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert on Lilly’s DeltaV CLASS module library and support updates and new software to support the digital agenda.
• Support and/or lead the development of a Digital strategy for DeltaV transformation tools and associated AI applications.
• Develop and manage use cases with a focus on streamlining DeltaV delivery and CSV.
• Support DeltaV architecture design utilizing current reference standards, replication opportunities, and best practices.
• Interface with cross-functional disciplines and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables align with and meet business requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: in engineering or related applicable science discipline required.
• 5+ years: of experience in Process Automation with experience on the Emerson DeltaV Platform.
• 5+ years: of experience in API/Drug Substance manufacturing preferred—related manufacturing experience will be considered.
• Experience in translating process and operational needs into digital requirements.
• Previous experience in DeltaV Batch DCS.
• Experience within a GMP environment, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles.
• 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.

Additional Skills & Preferences

• Programming experience with Python — including automation scripting, front-end design (IBT), command-line execution, data transformation, and structured data workflows (JSON/Excel).
• Strong automation and OT operations background (DCS engineering, batch manufacturing).
• Experience with system integration including MES — prior AVEVA PI experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge in process instrumentation, batch control, and data historians.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to collaborate work cross-functionally with different disciplines and cultures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

Potential for travel typically less than 10%—domestic and/or international.

This position will be based at the Lilly Technology Center South, Indianapolis, IN.

Compensation and Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage range for this position is $66,000 - $171,600. Full-time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). 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.

EEO Statement

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.