Area Engineer - Logistics Building and Tank Farm

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Overview

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 and Position Overview

Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location , the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

The Area Engineer will serve as the site subject matter expert (SME) for the Logistics Buildings, Tank Farm, and associated ancillary systems within the Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance & Engineering (FUME) organization. During the project phase, this role will be a key member of the cross-functional project team, supporting design, construction, commissioning, qualification, start-up, and operational readiness for systems associated with the Lilly Medicine Foundry’s logistics buildings and tank farm. Once in operation, the Area Engineer will be responsible for ensuring these systems are maintained in a compliant, reliable, cost-effective, and fit-for-use state to meet business and internal customer needs. This role will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage annual operating and capital expenditures, and serve as the single point of contact for residents and customers associated with the logistics buildings and tank farm.

Responsibilities

Serve as the SME with deep technical expertise for assigned systems, including their applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing and support operations, process flow diagrams, key process parameters, and relevant industry trends. Systems may include, but are not limited to:

Warehouse / Logistics Infrastructure

Electrical Distribution

Process Gas Distribution

Cold and freezer rooms

Sampling, milling, and dispensing suites and equipment

Fume H oods

Downflow B ooths

Safety showers and eyewash stations

Air Handling Units (AHU’s)

WFI (Water for Injectables)

Waste tanks

Compressed air and breathing air

Tank Farm

Aqueous Waste and Neutralization

Tank Farm Waste (Primary and Secondary)

Fresh Solvent Tank Farm (Bulk Storage Tanks and Distribution)

Process Gas Distribution

N 2 (Nitrogen)

CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide)

O 2 (Oxygen)

Truck unloading and pumping station

Fire suppression foam system

Ensure assigned processes align with industry requirements and Lilly standards.

Support risk assessment activities using available tools, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Participate in teams, committees, or individual efforts as needed to support FUME departmental, site, and company goals.

Initial project asset delivery phase and future local capital investment:

Lead or participate in projects and changes for systems within the logistics buildings and tank farm, including design, verification activities (IV/OV/PQ), user representation for capital projects, and delivery of local projects.

Develop required documentation, such as User Requirements Specifications (URS) and test cases, to demonstrate that systems are properly installed, qualified, started up, and maintained in a state of control.

Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other necessary documentation for assigned systems.

Contribute to process resource assessments, capital plans, expense budgets, and prioritization activities as appropriate.

Daily support for operations

Monitor systems associated with the logistics buildings and tank farm and maintain KPIs to ensure proper operation and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Act as the single point of contact for logistics building and tank farm compliance activities, including deviations, change controls, and CAPAs, in partnership with Operations, Quality Control, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, HSE, and Quality Assurance.

Collaborate within the FUME organization to implement efficient and effective maintenance and reliability practices aligned with global engineering standards.

Apply hands-on problem-solving skills to quickly resolve equipment failures, troubleshoot issues, lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations, and guide operations personnel through system issue resolution.

Provide internal customer consultation and notifications for issues involving critical utilities and equipment associated with the logistics buildings and tank farm.

Ensure corrective and preventive maintenance items are identified in the appropriate tracking systems and completed by required due dates.

Provide technical support to FUME, HSE, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Control, and other partner functions as needed.

Lead or participate in capital projects and changes for systems within the logistics buildings and tank farm, including project management, design, resource planning, budget adherence, and qualification/verification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Support internal and external inspections and investigations, including Quality and HSE-related activities.

Maintain clear and effective communication with appropriate customer groups.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Chemical Engineering preferred.

5+ years of direct engineering experience with building, utility, tank farm, and logistics-related systems in an FDA-regulated industry.

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 Preferences

Previous start-up experience for new buildings and pharmaceutical equipment-related systems.

Understanding of agile engineering techniques used to manage buildings, utilities, and equipment.

Previous experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.

Engineering experience with manufacturing or chemical plant utilities.

Engineering-related project management experience.

Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), UBMS (Utility Building Management System), and QBMS (Quality Building Management System).

Strong office software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, UMS, data historian tools, and collaboration sites.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of cGMP principles.

Demonstrated understanding of engineering concepts, first principles, and engineering functional standards.

Strong technical aptitude with the ability to train and mentor others.

Other Information

Temporary location: Carmel, Indiana.

Permanent location: Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.

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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

$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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