Calibration Specialist

At Eli Lilly, we're dedicated to improving the understanding and management of disease. Our team is looking for a skilled Calibration Specialist to join our Metrology group.

The Calibration Specialist will be responsible for installing, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining instrumentation used in the manufacturing, testing, and storage of pharmaceuticals. This includes understanding the needs and requirements of the site, effectively communicating with customers (operations, validation, engineering), and displaying good customer service while supporting daily manufacturing.

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• Calibrate, install, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment used to control and measure variables such as pressure, temperature, dimensional, mass, and motion.
  
• Perform HEPA filter integrity testing of clean rooms and personnel, product, and/or environmental protection devices.
  
• Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System relevant to this position.
  
• Develop and maintain test procedures to verify instrument measurement performance.
  
• Enter data into CMMS databases, review calibration documentation, and create calibration certificates/work plans.
  
• Author and/or assist in nonconformance reports and deviations associated with instrument performance.
  
• Communicate instrumentation problems with equipment owners and site leadership.
  
• Coordinate with vendors for the shipping/receiving of calibration equipment.
  
• Maintain 5S principles in the Metrology laboratory and personal workspace.
  
• Diagnose the root cause of a problem and implement the proper corrective actions to minimize downtime quickly and accurately.
  
• Assist in areas outside of their primary responsibility and learn other skills/aspects of the business.
  

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• Adequate interpersonal and communications skills to work effectively in a team-based environment.
  
• Ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others.
  
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
  
• Ability to read and understand equipment drawings/electrical schematics.
  
• Regular exertion including standing/walking for extended periods.
  
• Lifting/carrying more than 15 and up to 50 pounds.
  
• Occasional low physical effort includes sitting, and operating computers or other small equipment.
  

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• Must be able to speak, read, and write English at a sufficient level to communicate technical and business information effectively.
  
• Must be able to effectively use business software programs, such as Blue Mountain RAM, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and other required software programs.
  
• Must be able to effectively work in a team environment.
  
• Physical considerations include the ability to work with or around equipment, climb ladders and stairs, and use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
  
• Good, all-around hands-on experience with repair of equipment.
  
• Basic troubleshooting equipment such as multi-meters, calipers, etc.
  
• CMMS experience desired (Maximo/Blue Mountain RAM).
  

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• Associate Degree in engineering/engineering technology (or equivalent work experience).
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a GMP/GDP facility: Pharmaceutical, medical device, nuclear, food, etc.