Automation Engineer-Utilities

Location: Pleasant Prairie
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

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. Organization Overview: Come Join the Lilly Kenosha County Engineering tem; as the Utilities Automation Engineer you will be supporting and managing multiple platforms including clean GMP utilities, building management systems, primary and backup monitoring systems, and other site-wide platforms crucial to the manufacturing of medicine. Responsibilities: Partner with Corporate Automation and Global Facilities delivery to design, install, and qualify central utilities, clean utilities, BMS, QBMS, and other site-wide systems. System Administration ownership of these platforms including user access controls, automated alarm management, data capture and analysis, and system life cycle management. Manage and own the system security including data integrity. Perform audits and periodic assessments of the systems to ensure compliance with Global Quality and Engineering Standards. Lead the management and growth of the platforms as new process systems are added to the facility. Partner with Corporate Automation for global initiatives including advanced data programs and cyber security. Develop site procedures that will govern the utility related control systems. Be a champion for site safety activities, diversity/inclusion, ethics, and compliance. Basic Requirements: Minimum 2 years’ experience in automation or process control Additional Skills/Preferences: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science field preferred Expertise in Rockwell Automation Platforms including FactoryTalk View SCADA and ControlLogix PLC's. Knowledge related to ISE S95 principles and IT/Automation integration. Experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP industry. Experience working with validated systems. Experience in OSI/PI Data Historians or related technology. Experience in Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments, and networking. Communicate effectively with internal customers, business partners, and leadership including written and visual presentations. Experience in automation utility and building management systems Siemens Desigo Additional Information: Schedule - 8 hour days - Monday through Friday, overtime and some weekend/holiday may be required for project support. Travel - Domestic and International travel may be required (10%) during project delivery phase. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. 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. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $64,500 - $167,200 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. WeAreLilly

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