Systems Engineer (R1-R3)

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.

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Systems Engineer (R1-R3) to design, develop, and maintain Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software applications. Provide support for MES Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) and ancillary electronic tickets for drug product manufacturing lines. Ensure MES functionality aligns with procedures and training. Drive MES roadmaps, incorporating digital plant initiatives such as wearables, handhelds, advanced analytics, AI, and evolving expectations for quality, safety, and information security. Provide escalated support and continuous improvement of MES system architecture (including platform, software, interfaces, and client virtualization tools) and EBRs to maintain 24x7 system availability. #LI-DNI

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or a related technical field and 2 years of experience with managing MES software systems. Experience must include a minimum of: 2 years of experience with designing and developing software specifications for new products, services, applications, and service offerings; 2 years of experience with validating computer systems; 2 years of experience with leveraging cloud platforms, including AWS or Azure; and 2 years of experience with identifying technical risks that could impact MES system functionality or security. Part-time telecommuting is permitted. #LI-DNI

Job location: Indianapolis, IN.

To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-107964 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Drop Code 1093, Indianapolis, IN 46285.

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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
$71,531.00 - $105,060.00 per year

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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