Sr. Electrical Engineer at Eli Lilly and Company

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.

Company Overview:

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 35,000 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.

Lilly Is Currently Constructing an Advanced Manufacturing Facility for Production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) Molecules Located in Lebanon, IN.  This Facility Is Lilly’s Largest Investment in Manufacturing Capacity and Is Intended to Provide API engineering-processor Current and Future Products, Including New Modalities.  This Is a Unique Opportunity to Be a Part of The Startup Team for A Greenfield Manufacturing Site, And the Successful Candidate Will Help to Build the Processes and Facility to Enable a Successful Startup into GMP Manufacturing Operations. 

We Are Seeking Electrical Engineers to Support the API Manufacturing Business in Lebanon.  You will be Responsible for the Site Power Distribution Systems and Electrical Supply and Distribution Equipment.  These Engineering Roles Are Core to Delivering Our Product Pipeline Across Batch and Continuous API Production and Development.

Responsibilities

Facility Start-Up:

• Provide Engineering Support to the Global Facility Delivery Team (Lilly’ Global Large Scale Capital Delivery Team) With A Strong Focus on Right First Time and on Schedule Facility Start-Up (E.G. Design Reviews, Process Safety Assessments, User Requirements, C&Q Support, Unit Operation Shakedown and Startup, Facility Operational Readiness) 
• Define And Own Relevant Aspects of the Overall Integrated Operational Readiness Plan (E.G. Sop Development, Maintenance Strategy, Automation Optimization, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Alarm Requirements, Performance Qualification Requirements/Protocol Development, Etc.) 
• Own The Qualified State of Equipment for Respective Area of Responsibility
• Support Initial Operations Training Requirements as the Equipment and Area SME 

Facility Operations:

• Monitor, Assess and Document Equipment Performance to Maintain Ongoing Qualification.
• Develop And Maintain the Basis of Safety for Equipment as Required.
• Identify And Implement Continuous Improvement Opportunities Related to Equipment and Processes as Core Member of Cross-Functional Process Team.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis Techniques to Investigate Process and Equipment Issues and Deliver Robust and Sustainable Corrective and Preventative Actions
• Collaborate With Maintenance Teams to Plan and Execute Scheduled Maintenance Activities, Including Equipment Calibration and Testing.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• 3+ Years of Relevant Experience in Electrical Design / Manufacturing Operations
   

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Deep Technical Interest and Understanding in the Field of Electrical Engineering.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability To Work on Own Initiative and as Part of a Process Team Consisting of a Diverse Group of Management, Production, Science and Engineering Professionals.
• Creativity To Identify Improvement Opportunities and the Tenacity/Initiative to See Them Implemented.
• Guidance/Mentoring of Others Through Processes.
• Flexibility To Meet Business Needs.

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