Project Engineer - Global Robotics

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Organization Overview

As 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 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, 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.

Other Responsibilities

• Work 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 field
• Ability to travel (50%) domestically and/or internationally up to 1-2 weeks per month
• Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in discrete pharmaceutical manufacturing:
  • parenteral filling and/or inspection processes
  • device assembly or packaging processes
  • additional industries may be considered such as automotive, or other high-speed manufacturing processes
• Experience in Automation Controls, Mechanical Assemblies for highly automated systems
• Experience in Project Delivery, Commissioning & Qualification, Validation Activities, and cGMP Regulations
• Experience in control system troubleshooting, programming, and integration with PLC (Rockwell Studio5000), HMI/SCADA (FactoryTalk View Studio SE), Fanuc Robotics, 3DV, and Cognex vision systems.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Knowledge in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• 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

Additional Information:

• Significant domestic and international travel will be required
• Will require work in a construction and manufacturing environment; safety equipment and/or gowning may be required
• This is NOT a remote position

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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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