Manufacturing-Jobs in Deutschland

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Organization Overview

As part of Corporate Engineering, the Global Robotics Program (GRP) is responsible for the design, delivery, and oversight of robotic applications across all Lilly manufacturing sites around the globe. This includes testing new technologies, delivering proof of concepts, designing robotic systems, and deploying site robotic systems in partnership with site resources. This role will be working within the Cartridge Tray Handling robotic platforms (Filling Robotics + Inspection Robotics).

This role will specifically require candidates to ultimately be located at Lilly's manufacturing site in Alzey, Germany.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the effective deployments and Commissioning & Qualification efforts of robotic systems by working in multi-disciplinary teams within manufacturing sites, quality, and other business units.
• Work with vendors to solve, shakedown, and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Develop capabilities in robotics and PLC programming to effectively troubleshoot design and/or functional issues at manufacturing site and/or vendor locations.
• Author and/or Review site documentation (ie: test cases, design documents) for assigned robotic systems deployed to sites.
• Work closely with the Robotics Platform Owner to support the design and delivery of Cartridge Filling and Inspection Robotic Systems.
• Be a champion for safety, compliance, and quality best practices when delivering robotic systems to manufacturing sites.
• Provide technical mentoring to Lilly engineers related to the deployment and utilization of robotic technologies, including serving as a Peer Coach to new robotics engineers in the department.

Other Responsibilities

• Work with Global Facilities Delivery (GFD), GRP Platform Owners, and manufacturing sites to support profiling new robotic systems or technologies.
• Support the development of Engineering Best Practices and Engineering Standards for robotic application development.
• Participate in multi-functional teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units when developing new robotic systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or masters in an engineering field
• Able to work in Germany at Lilly's manufacturing facility. With 50% frequent travel to vendor locations (in Germany), and other Lilly manufacturing sites (in Italy and France).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant pharmaceutical and manufacturing experience
• Prior experience in automation controls, mechanical assemblies, parenteral manufacturing, and/or C&Q project delivery
• Fluent in English, additional preference if fluent in German.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Knowledge in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Project)
• Knowledge in control system programming and integration with PLC, HMI, and MES systems such as Rockwell Automation Studio5000, FactoryTalk SE
• Knowledge in Fanuc programming, 3DV, Cognex Vision Systems, Visual Components
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically in Filling and Inspection Parenteral equipment.
• Experience in Commissioning & Qualification, asset delivery, validation activities, and cGMP regulations
• Proven ability to communicate effectively to customers, business partners, and staff including good oral, written, and visual presentations
• Demonstrated ability to use and implement various tools, systems, and processes resulting in improved operational excellence
• Proficiency in working cross-functionally to deliver on highly complex tasks that may have aggressive timelines
• Demonstrated ability to work within and lead diverse, cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, operations, tech scientists, quality, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply solutions to different situations by understanding customer needs and/or applying strong problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

• Significant domestic and international travel will be required in Italy, France, and the US on occasion.
• Will require work in a construction and manufacturing environment; safety equipment and/or gowning may be required.
• This is NOT a remote position.

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