Project Engineer - Global Robotics

Eli Lilly - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite - Indianapolis, IN

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Project Engineer for Global Robotics at Eli Lilly and Company is responsible for leading the deployment and commissioning of robotic systems across manufacturing sites globally. This role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing testing activities, and developing capabilities in robotics and PLC programming. The engineer will also support the design of robotic systems, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and provide technical mentoring to other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective deployments and Commissioning & Qualification efforts of robotic systems by working in multi-disciplinary teams within manufacturing sites, quality, and other business units.
• Work with vendors to solve, shakedown, and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Develop capabilities in robotics and PLC programming to effectively troubleshoot design and/or functional issues at manufacturing site and/or vendor locations.
• Author and/or Review site documentation (ie: test cases, design documents) for assigned robotic systems deployed to sites.
• Work closely with the Robotics Platform Owner to support the design of robotic systems.
• Be a champion for safety, compliance, and quality best practices when delivering robotic systems to manufacturing sites.
• Support GRP lab activities and application development in areas including robotic system design, 2D and 3D vision development, robot code development, augmented / virtual reality simulation.
• Provide technical mentoring to Lilly engineers related to the deployment and utilization of robotic technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's in an engineering field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience
• Prior experience in automation controls, mechanical assemblies, manufacturing, and/or C&Q project delivery
• Ability to travel (50%) domestically and/or internationally up to 1-2 weeks per month

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Project)
• Knowledge in control system programming and integration with PLC, HMI, and MES systems such as Rockwell Automation Studio5000, FactoryTalk SE
• Knowledge in Fanuc programming, 3DV, Cognex Vision Systems, Visual Components
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, parenteral, and/or packaging processes
• Experience in Commissioning & Qualification, asset delivery, validation activities, and cGMP regulations
• Proven ability to communicate effectively to customers, business partners, and staff including good oral, written, and visual presentations
• Demonstrated ability to use and implement various tools, systems, and processes resulting in improved operational excellence
• Proficiency in working cross-functionally to deliver on highly complex tasks that may have aggressive timelines
• Demonstrated ability to work within and lead diverse, cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, operations, tech scientists, quality, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply solutions to different situations by understanding customer needs and/or applying strong problem-solving skills