Instrument Technician - Lilly Medicine Foundry

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. 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 Instrument Technician role is responsible for providing process instrumentation maintenance support for the Medicine Foundry. This position will focus on equipment availability, calibration, troubleshooting, and reliability while ensuring that the company's assets are managed in compliance with cGMP and other applicable standards. In addition, this role ensures that necessary maintenance programs are followed including safety, quality, and efficiency, directly supporting the delivery of novel medicines for clinical trials within the Medicine Foundry. This position will be responsible for supporting initial equipment calibrations as well as long-term instrument reliability.

Comply with all HSE aspects including safety procedures, policies, permits, and practices. Quality –

Responsible meeting the quality standards as defined by cGMPs, the Global Quality Standards, and local procedures.

Demonstrate a good process aptitude and application of skills in a variety of real-world process experiences. Effectively troubleshoot and diagnose process instrumentation equipment and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime. Operate electrical, pneumatic, and temperature test equipment (flukes, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.). Provide process instrumentation support for the IQ/OQ parts of new equipment installations or modifications. High School Diploma or equivalent

5+ years of industrial process instrumentation and calibration experience in FDA regulated industry required.

Strong understanding and troubleshooting skills in electrical systems and calibration, including the following:

Electrical test equipment (flukes, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Electrical troubleshooting (24 VDC to 120 VAC)

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.

Ability to perform work without close supervision. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level customer service. Demonstrated ability in problem solving process instrumentation equipment. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office tools. Temporary location in Carmel, Indiana. Training and development location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis and Lebanon, Indiana. Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.  Position will be working on a 2-2-3 shift either dayshift or nightshift. Must be willing to work overtime during peak periods (specifically during initial calibrations) to support business needs. Individual must be able to comply with all building gowning and necessary PPE requirements. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form () for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). pension; 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; employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).