Eli Lilly

Engineer-Robotics Program

Eli Lilly$66K — $171K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • 2+ years of experience in robotic/automated systems development
  • 2+ years in a highly automated engineering environment
  • Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Robotics Platform Owner on robotic system design
  • Lead global integration projects for material flow data
  • Oversee Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Testing
  • Develop skills in robotics and PLC programming
  • Review site documentation for engineering systems
  • Support robotic technology design in cross-functional teams
  • Champion safety and compliance practices in robotic deployments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) and pension plan participation
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Employee assistance and fitness benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development through mentorship programs
Full Job Description
Organization Overview

As part of Corporate Engineering, the Lilly Robotics team is responsible for the design and oversight of robotic applications across all Lilly manufacturing sites around the globe. This includes testing new technologies, delivering proof of concepts, designing robotic systems, establishing robotics engineering best practices and/or standards, and deploying site robotic systems in partnership with site resources.

Core Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Robotics Platform Owner to support the design of robotic and material movement systems.
  • Lead efforts with global sites and Robotics peers to develop solutions for the integration of robotic systems that enable the flow of material and data across our manufacturing sites.
  • Work with vendors to troubleshoot, 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.
  • Reviewer of site documentation for assigned engineering systems deployed to sites.
  • Support the effective design and deployments of robotic technologies by working in multi-disciplinary teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units.
  • Be a champion for safety, compliance, and quality best practices when delivering robotic systems to manufacturing sites.
  • Support Lilly Robotics lab activities and application development in areas including robotic system design, 2D and 3D vision development, robot code development, End of Arm Tooling (EoAT) design, augmented / virtual reality simulation, rapid prototyping, and augmented / virtual reality simulation.
  • Provide technical mentoring to Lilly engineers related to the deployment and utilization of robotic technologies, including serving as a Peer Coach to new robotics engineers in the department.
  • Lead or support the design, development, and deployment of solutions for material movement at Lilly manufacturing sites.
  • Provide oversight of supplier, contract, and site resources in the delivery of robotics systems to Lilly sites.


Other Responsibilities
  • Work with Global Facilities Delivery (GFD), Lilly Robotics Platform Owners, and manufacturing sites to support profiling new robotic and material movement (ASRS, AGV, IAV) systems.
  • Support the development of Engineering Best Practices and Engineering Standards for robotic application development.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units when developing new robotic systems.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in a science or engineering
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in the development and deployment of robotic and/or automated material movement systems.
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience as an engineer in a highly automated environment.
  • Experience in automated storage and retrieval systems including warehouse controls and automated guided vehicles/autonomous mobile robots.
  • 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
  • Knowledge in control system programming and warehouse integration with PLC, HMI, and MES systems such as Rockwell Automation Studio5000, FactoryTalk SE.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, parenteral, and/or packaging processes.
  • Experience in Commissioning & Qualification, asset delivery, validation activities, and cGMP regulations.
  • Knowledge in Fanuc programming, 3DV, Cognex Vision Systems, Visual Components.
  • Knowledge in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or other modeling software.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to customers, business partners, and staff including good oral, written, and visual presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize 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.
  • Thorough knowledge/experience of applicable cGMP regulations as well as robotics industry standards.
  • Ability to travel (50%+) domestically and/or internationally.


Additional Information
  • Significant domestic and international travel will be required
  • Will require work in a construction and manufacturing environment where safety equipment and/or gowning may be required

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$66,000 - $171,600

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.

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ICOS Corporation is a biotechnology company that engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic products. It is engaged in the commercialization of treatments for unmet medical conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension, cancer, and inflammatory diseases. It is the developer of a treatment known as Cialis (tadalafil), a product for the treatment of erectile dysfunction through its joint venture with Eli Lilly and Company in North America and Europe. It is also engaged in contract manufacturing services for third parties. It is in a strategic alliance with Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ICOS Corporation was established in 1989, based in Bothell, Washington. It is currently operated by Eli Lilly and Company.

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1876
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