Engineer - Reliability – IAPI

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: July 17, 2025

Job Description:

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. Position Brand Description: Reliability Engineer is accountable for the equipment reliability and maintenance strategy of IAPI equipment. This is achieved by the continuous monitoring of equipment operational performance and identifying/implementing action needed for improvement. These improvement actions will be a combination of installation set-up, utilization, and maintenance servicing including spare parts, JP/PM, work standardization, etc. Deep understanding of the manufacturing equipment, its processes, and the impact of the processes on the equipment are key to the success of this position. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Develop, implement, and maintain equipment maintenance strategies to optimize its safe operation, compliance (HSE & GMP), cost, and efficiency/effectiveness of IAPI assets. Perform Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) and remediation plan as a result of, but not limited to, Events, abnormal condition during PM, late maintenance activities, costs. Provide engineering support for change controls, Event investigations, etc. Perform Continuous Improvement of maintenance instructions (JP’s) for accuracy, efficiency, and in support of compliance with applicable regulations. Perform Continuous Improvement of our assets spare parts list (ASL’s) for accuracy. Assess/identify opportunities to improve the equipment reliability, recommend solutions, and manage implementation. These opportunities will be a combination of, but not limited to, equipment installation, equipment set-up instructions, operation/utilization of the equipment, maintenance procedures, maintenance servicing issues, spare parts, reducing MTTR, etc. Accountable to effectively apply PdM technologies and non-destructing testing across IAPI site as an objective to minimize unscheduled/scheduled maintenance downtime. Example of these technologies and testing are: Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound Scanning, Infrared Scanning, Oil Analysis, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrating testing, Dynamic/Static Motor Current testing, etc. Technical expert and site mentor in the proper use of the CMMS system for developing the maintenance strategies, maintenance execution, and for documenting equipment history. Provide field support to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues. Support may be required outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Collaborate with Process Engineering for design, selection, construction/installation to improve reliability and maintainability of new or modified equipment. Collaborate with Process Engineering in the equipment classification process, defining Maximo Location hierarchy, populating asset information, developing Return-to-Service instructions, and acquisition of equipment manuals. Effectively communicate with key customers and support group regarding equipment reliability, maintenance activities, and improvement efforts. Mentor Reliability Specialist, Maintenance Personnel, Front-Line Process Engineering, and Manufacturing Personnel. Other areas of responsibility: Safety: Promote safety culture by being a technical leader and problem solving for EHS associated equipment and participating PHA/PHR. Develop, track and maintain reliability metrics such as, but not limited to, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, costs, emergency work orders, obsolete parts, Events, etc. Basic Requirements: 2 years prior Engineering experience with ability to apply engineering principles to equipment reliability. Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent work experiences. Technical Knowledge/Writing, Data Gathering and Analysis, Troubleshooting, FMEA, RCFA, RCM, and clear understanding of all cGMP policies, procedures, and guidelines. Additional Preferences: SMRP Preferred. Other Information: Tasks require entering manufacturing areas which require wearing appropriate PPE. This role is not approved for remote work. 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 $64,500 - $167,200 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. WeAreLilly

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