What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Methods and Systems Engineer position at Eli Lilly and Company?
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The Test Methods Engineer in IDM Test Methods and Metrology will be responsible for the development, validation, and transfer of the test systems and analytical methods for Lilly's portfolio of drug delivery devices and primary containers. Work will be conducted and documented in accordance with local and global quality system expectations and regulatory requirements.
Key Objectives/ Deliverables:
Basic Qualifications:
Additional Preferences:
Other Information:
This role supports global device design and manufacturing and could require 10-20% domestic and international travel.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.
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 ( 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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$66,000 - $171,600
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
The Test Methods Engineer in IDM Test Methods and Metrology will be responsible for the development, validation, and transfer of the test systems and analytical methods for Lilly's portfolio of drug delivery devices and primary containers. Work will be conducted and documented in accordance with local and global quality system expectations and regulatory requirements.
Key Objectives/ Deliverables:
- Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods associated with the current and future portfolio of delivery devices.
- Deploy, qualify, and maintain test systems in support of delivery device and container testing.
- Support the life cycle and ongoing continuous improvement of test systems and analytical methods.
- Develop training material associated with test systems and analytical methods and train personnel in their use.
- Support the periodic review of test systems and analytical methods.
- Participate in investigations associated with products, test systems, and analytical methods.
- Seek compliance and improvements to the Quality and Safety objectives of the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to work across boundaries (functional, geographic, external company, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving skills (mechanical, electrical, software, system)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including technical writing
Additional Preferences:
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or STEM related science field preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of manufacturing or engineering experience preferred.
- Experience in a GMP environment
- Experience in drug delivery systems and technologies (e.g., pre-filled and re-usable devices)
- Experience with test system qualification and analytical method development, validation and transfer
- Mechanical aptitude (ideally knowledge of mechanical equipment, controls, and validation for drug delivery devices)
- Knowledge of commercially available precision measuring equipment
- Effective application of statistics and design of experiments
- Awareness of GMP, ISO, and USP requirements relative to drug delivery devices
- Flexibility to work in teams or individually as necessary
Other Information:
This role supports global device design and manufacturing and could require 10-20% domestic and international travel.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.
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 ( 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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$66,000 - $171,600
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
Salary : $66,000