Senior / Principal Automation Engineer – Data Historian and OT Platforms

About the role

Lilly is investing €2.6 billion in a new manufacturing facility in Katwijk, Netherlands, producing oral medicines for cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology and immunology. The Automation Data Systems Engineer supports the Aveva PI-based Data Historian and other data systems at the site, ensuring their reliability, compliance and continuous performance from startup through steady-state operation. The role starts with a 12-month contract, with the intention of a permanent contract, and moves from the global automation team to a site-based process team.

Key responsibilities

• Design, install and qualify the Aveva PI-based Data Historian and other data systems with Corporate Automation, integrators and global facilities delivery.
• Own system administration after delivery: user access controls, lifecycle management, process improvements, data management and maintenance.
• Manage system security and data integrity.
• Run audits and periodic assessments to ensure compliance with Global Quality and Engineering Standards.
• Support the growth of data platforms and manufacturing process teams as new systems are added.
• Partner with Corporate Automation, IT and Information Security on global initiatives and lifecycle management.
• Develop site procedures governing the Data Historian and other data systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related science field.
• 5+ years in automation and 5+ years in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements and computer system validation.
• 3+ years administering Aveva PI Data Historian, including hardware design, software integration and system procedures.
• Experience managing IT/OT platforms and working with minimal supervision.
• Full-time on-site role; typical travel of 10-20% during design and delivery.

Required skills

• Aveva PI Data Historian administration
• Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments and networking
• ISA S95 manufacturing enterprise IT/automation integration
• Preferred: IT infrastructure and networking, Citrix application publishing, VMware, OPC servers (Kepware, Matrikon), SQL Server

What we offer

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