Senior Principal Process Automation Engineer

About the role

Lilly is hiring a Process Automation Area Lead for its Katwijk site, which is building a new €2.6 billion manufacturing facility producing oral medicines for cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology and immunology. The role provides automation support for the Spray Dried Dispersion (SDD) process, ensuring reliability, compliance and continuous performance of the SDD automation systems from startup through steady-state operation. It starts with a 12-month contract, with the intention of a permanent contract based on mutual fit.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Global Automation and Global Facilities Delivery to design, install and qualify SDD process automation systems.
• Lead integration of the automation systems into the site data collection and IT systems.
• Manage and own automation system security and data integrity.
• Lead the management and growth of the automation systems as new process equipment is added.
• Partner with Corporate Automation on global initiatives such as advanced data programs and cybersecurity.
• Develop site procedures governing the process automation systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related science field.
• 7+ years in automation and 5+ years in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements and computer system validation.
• Fluency in English and Dutch preferred.
• Full-time on-site role; travel of about 10-20% expected during design and delivery.

Required skills

• Rockwell Automation platforms, including FactoryTalk View SE and ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs.
• Knowledge of ISE S95 principles and IT/automation integration.
• Data historians or similar technology, and Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments and networking.
• Installation of platform software on virtual servers; interpretation of control wiring and P&ID diagrams.
• Pharmasuite or other MES.

What we offer

• Anticipated wage depends on education, experience, skills and location.
• Possible company bonus for full-time equivalent employees depending on performance.
• Benefits including pension plan, vacation, healthcare, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off and well-being benefits.