Engineer - IT MES

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Carolina
51K-125K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
The MES Engineer - IT develops, supports, and implements manufacturing execution systems to solve system problems and enhance applications, requiring in-depth knowledge in software development and system coordination.
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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.

The MES Engineer - IT supports, develops and/or deploys manufacturing execution systems and equipment to fulfill business needs. Provide in-depth support for new and existing manufacturing applications, systems and equipment relying on applicants' business area knowledge and computer skills. Solves existing system problems, analyzes information designs, programs and/or implements new systems or enhancements to existing systems in accordance with company standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities ​:

  • Applications and Equipment First and Second Tier Support.

  • Identify applications, systems and/or data problems. Analyzes this information and revises the applications logic and or/ procedures (if applicable) to solve existing data processing difficulties.

  • Coordinates problems resolution with vendors and /or Corporate or affiliate personnel for purchases, outsourced, and /or corporate or affiliate supported (global) applications.

  • Develop and maintain manufacturing software applications using programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, and SQL

  • Work with business resources to identify root cause(s), trends and general issues. Work with corresponding personnel to produce detail analysis of situations, causes and solutions.

  • Deliver manufacturing systems engineering support, including installations & configurations for computer equipment.

  • Develop and test standards and procedures for computer equipment and software.

  • Performs user request for special support and/or extracts of data.

  • Designs, programs and/or implements new systems, reports, screens and/ or procedure. Documents and trains users on these new systems and/or changes.

  • Coordinates changes and/or enhancements with vendors and/or corporate or affiliate personnel for purchased, outsourced, and/or corporate or affiliate supported (global) applications. Train users on these changes and/or enhancements.

  • Serves as a liaison between local and corporate systems groups, IT, and Manufacturing groups.

  • Maintain documentation updated to reflect changes made to programs, equipment and/or system.

  • Facilitate application changes by delivering feedback from customers to the application development teams.

  • Communicates changes applied to programs, which may require updates to current System Operations Area procedures.

  • Ensure compliance with Computer Systems Validation policies, standards, procedures and/or practices.

  • Coordinates and/or supports the installation of systems and/or application patches, fixes and new versions with appropriate users, and IT personnel, if necessary. Leads the testing coordination for these patches, fixes or new versions.

  • Responsible for the lifecycle management of manufacturing systems.

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

  • Proficient in programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, and SQL

  • Proficient in Manufacturing Execution Systems (e.g., Propack PMX and/or PharmaSuite)

  • 3+ years of experience in computers and information technology

Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Knowledge of applications such as SAP, PowerBI, Tulip Digital Execution System

  • Experience in pharma or GMP industry

  • Experience working with validated systems

  • Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)

  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Willingness to continuously learn and stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in manufacturing systems

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong compliance mindset and sound judgement

Important Notice: In order to maintain the excellent reputation of our company, the quality of our products, and the safety of our working environment, the company will take all reasonable measures to ensure that drug abuse by employees or other persons does not jeopardize the safety of our operations or the quality of our products or adversely affect in any way the company or its employees. The company recognizes that drug use both on and off the job can be detrimental to the company and its efforts to provide a drug-free workplace. Even if prescribed under a state medical marijuana law, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Marijuana is considered unauthorized by Lilly.

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for employment positions on the B or S paths or at levels M1-M2 or P1-P4.

#WeAreLilly

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 (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) 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.


Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

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

$51,000 - $124,850

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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Top Skills

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Java
Power BI
Python
SAP
SQL
Tulip Digital Execution System
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39,451 Employees
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Year Founded: 1876

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Eli Lilly and Company engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of products in pharmaceutical products business segment.

For more than a century, we have stayed true to a core set of values – excellence, integrity, and respect for people – that guide us in all we do: discovering medicines that meet real needs, improving the understanding and management of disease, and giving back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

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