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The Delivery, Device and Connected Solutions (DDCS) organization within Eli Lilly and Company supports the design, development, and commercialization of drug products and pharmaceutical delivery systems, including medical devices and container closure systems.

This position is in the Test Method Development team within Mechanical Engineering and Materials in DDCS, which plays a crucial role in enabling a rich pipeline of novel delivery devices. Responsibilities include but are not limited to test system selection and/or development, test fixture design, test method development, and device testing support. This involves a fundamental understanding of mechanical systems and of the test and measurement process.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

Ensure the test methods and characterization efforts under development are appropriately assessed from the perspective of fundamental materials characterization and device/packaging performance.Develop and own comprehensive test plans for products under development for clinical trial and launch with respect to regulations, standards, and company quality systems.Devise novel testing approaches when existing methods and/or equipment are not appropriate by sourcing or creating new test equipment.Use engineering first principles, statistics, and Six Sigma concepts to develop robust test methods.Participate in design reviews, risk assessment, and root cause analysis using common FMEA or Fault Tree analysis.Document work clearly, accurately, and with high quality.Manage work as part of overall teamEstablish experimental protocols, conduct experiments, analyze results, and document the informationEnsure individual and departmental compliance with the laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures, and practices governing drug research and development, including the departmental and corporate standard operating, good manufacturing, and safety proceduresEnsure that people and their environment are safe and that company policies concerning safety are followed

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. in Engineering, or a related field

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Mechanical, Materials, or Biomedical Engineering degree preferred.Ability to take ownership of project work and complete work according to project timelinesPrevious mechanical testing and/or materials characterization experience.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively in an interdisciplinary environment.Ability to work with colleagues on root cause analysis to identify component or materials failuresDemonstrated analytical skills including statistics, DOE, experimental design or Six Sigma.Demonstrated effective technical writing skills as well as good verbal communication / presentation skills.Previous experience in mechanical testing laboratoriesAbility to take ownership of project work and complete work according to project timelinesStrong written communication skills, including technical report writingEffective problem solving and decision-making skills

Additional Information:

Estimated travel of up to 10% both domestic and international

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$64,500 - $143,000

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.

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