Engineering Technician - Process Engineering Lab

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 4, 2026

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. Company Overview: 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 39,000 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. WeAreLilly Position Brand Description: The Engineering Technician supports the day-to-day operation of the ETC (Engineering Technology Center) Process Engineering Laboratory (PEL) including compliance with applicable Lilly policies, interacting with supported or supporting agencies, and providing key input or feedback regarding laboratory operations. Key Objectives/Deliverables: 1. Plan and manage individual workload to meet customer requirements for the ETC PEL by the day-to-day running of laboratory experiments. Networks supported include, but are not limited to LRL, Large Molecule Network, Small Molecule Network, Peptides/Oligos/Insulin Network, Dry Product Network, Parenteral Network and CMOs. 2. Apply good laboratory practices and expertise in running design of experiments and assembling lab models of manufacturing process technologies and unit operations using standard Lilly procedures, protocols and methods. 3. Provide support and leadership on all aspects relating to lab safety, operation of laboratory equipment and general housekeeping, and maintenance of laboratory facilities. 4. Ensure lab is in compliance with Lilly policies. 5. Provide thorough and compliant documentation of laboratory experiments and data gathering through lab notebooks. 6. Assists laboratory engineers and subject matter experts in the preparation and review of technical reports and other supporting documentation. 7. Develops interactions and partnerships within PEL and other laboratories, analytical and other support groups for efficiencies and effectiveness of their laboratory activities. Minimum Requirements: Good computer skills. Good verbal and written communications skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Self-starter capable of working independently with limited direction and guidance. Mechanically oriented with strong hands-on capability. Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, or in a laboratory or pilot plant setting. Experience with processing and/or analytical instruments and equipment preferred. Education Requirements : High School Diploma 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 $28.84 - $46.54 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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