Graduate Automation O/T Platform Engineer

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.

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.

We are looking for a motivated recent graduate to join our Automation Platform team at Kinsale. The OT Platform Engineer will work as a member of the Process Automation Team at Eli Lilly, Kinsale, providing support for Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure platforms underpinning the site's automation systems. This includes server infrastructure, virtualization, OT networking, cybersecurity, and platform lifecycle management for automation systems such as DCS, MES, SCADA, and associated data historian and reporting platforms.

Typical responsibilities would include:

- Manage and maintain OT infrastructure platforms supporting automation systems, including servers, virtualization environments (e.g. VMware), OT network switches, and related hardware.

- Support OT cybersecurity activities including patch management, endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, and adherence to ICS/OT security standards.

- Manage platform lifecycle activities: upgrades, migrations, decommissioning, and capacity planning for OT systems.

- Perform Periodic Reviews, Audit Trail Reviews, and Data Integrity Assessments for OT platform systems.

- Manage and implement platform changes and updates in a compliant, controlled manner (change controls).

- Collaborate with IT and automation teams to ensure integration between OT and IT systems is secure and compliant.

- Provide OT platform expertise to capital projects and major infrastructure initiatives.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives around system reliability, data integrity, and cyber resilience

Basic Requirements
Entry graduate level position (0-2yrs), with Third Level qualification in in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation/Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline

Skills/Attributes

- A genuine interest in industrial automation, control systems and IT/OT cybersecurity.

- Familiarity with IT/OT infrastructure including Windows Server, virtualisation, OT networking and communication protocols (OPC/MODBUS).

- Understanding of IT/OT cybersecurity principles in a GMP-regulated environment.

- Understanding of GMP/GxP requirements applicable to IT/OT systems in a pharmaceutical context.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication skills – oral and written.

- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams (Automation, IT, Operations).

- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

- Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset.

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 does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.
Full-time equivalent employees may also 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 pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) 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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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 does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is
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Full-time equivalent employees may also 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 pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) 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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