Central Automation Engineer - Data Integrity and Cybersecurity

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Quick Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment
• Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)
• Eligible for annual bonuses

Position Brand Description:

The Process Automation Computer System Validation and Data Integrity Engineer is an Automation Engineering role supporting the IDAP site working closely and collaboratively with Site Automation, MQ-IDS, and Site Quality. The position requires a high level of learning agility and experience in one or more process automation systems with a strong focus on data, systems integration, Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) methods, system architecture, and supporting automation platforms

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Work safely and continually look for improvements to both people and equipment safety.
• Evaluate new technology that can be used to replace or paired with current automated systems to ensure traceability of data (examples of current systems include Rockwell, Siemens, Elau, Systech, and Cognex)
• Evaluate impact of cybersecurity patching on automated systems (ex. DCOM)
• Develop creative data integrity / cybersecurity solutions for automated manufacturing systems to be implemented across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Lead and/or assist with remediation activities including potential Qualification / Validation activities to address identified process and equipment gaps
• Develop and lead a community of practice for the site for Data Integrity and CSV programs.
• Work globally with other Lilly manufacturing sites to share best practices

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others.
• BS in Engineering / Computer Science, or related Science / Information Technology Field
• 2+ years' experience in process automation engineering or information technology, preferably supporting a manufacturing site.
• Experience in one or more process automation platforms demonstrated with work experience and/or training (Rockwell / Siemens / B&R).

Additional Preferences:

• Experience in pharma or GMP industry
• Experience in commissioning and qualification
• Experience working with validated systems
• Expertise in Lilly's preferred platforms, including Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Microsoft Operating Systems.
• Knowledge in Historians, and IT platforms such as servers, and workstations.
• Experience with evaluating and implementing automation solutions in a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience working in a regulated industry

Other Information:

• 8 hour days, after-hour support.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, capital projects, etc.

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