Project Engineer - Global Robotics

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 OverviewAs part of Corporate Engineering, the Global Robotics Program (GRP) is responsible for the design, delivery, 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, and deploying site robotic systems in partnership with site resources.Core ResponsibilitiesLead 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, including serving as a Peer Coach to new robotics engineers in the department.Other ResponsibilitiesWork with Global Facilities Delivery (GFD), GRP Platform Owners, and manufacturing sites to support profiling new robotic systems or technologies.Support the development of Engineering Best Practices and Engineering Standards for robotic application development.Participate in multi-functional teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units when developing new robotic systems.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s or masters in an engineering fieldAbility to travel (50%) domestically and/or internationally up to 1-2 weeks per monthMinimum 2 years of relevant industry experiencePrior experience in automation controls, mechanical assemblies, manufacturing, and/or C&Q project deliveryAdditional Skills/Preferences: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 SEKnowledge in Fanuc programming, 3DV, Cognex Vision Systems, Visual ComponentsExperience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, parenteral, and/or packaging processesExperience in Commissioning & Qualification, asset delivery, validation activities, and cGMP regulationsProven ability to communicate effectively to customers, business partners, and staff including good oral, written, and visual presentationsDemonstrated ability to use and implement various tools, systems, and processes resulting in improved operational excellenceProficiency in working cross-functionally to deliver on highly complex tasks that may have aggressive timelinesDemonstrated 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 skillsAdditional Information:Significant domestic and international travel will be requiredWill require work in a construction and manufacturing environment; safety equipment and/or gowning may be requiredThis is NOT a remote position

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