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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.
Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Houston, TX. This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the site technical team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the Processes, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
A Reliability Engineer is accountable for the equipment reliability and maintenance strategy of Houston equipment. This is achieved by continuous monitoring of equipment operational performance and identifying/implementing action needed for improvement. These improvement actions will be a combination of installation set-up, utilization, and maintenance servicing including spare parts, Job Plan/Preventive Maintenance (PM), work standardization, etc. Deep understanding of the manufacturing equipment, its processes, and the impact of the processes on the equipment are key to the success of this position.
Key Deliverables:
- Develop, track and maintain reliability metrics such as, but not limited to, Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), downtime, costs, emergency work orders, obsolete parts, Events, etc.
- Provide field support to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues. Support may be required outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Assess/identify opportunities to improve the equipment reliability, recommend solutions, and manage implementation. These opportunities will be a combination of, but not limited to, equipment installation, equipment set-up instructions, operation/utilization of the equipment, maintenance procedures, maintenance servicing issues, spare parts, reducing MTTR, etc.
- Develop, implement, and maintain equipment maintenance strategies to optimize its safe operation, compliance (Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cost, and efficiency/effectiveness of Houston assets.
- Perform Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) and remediation plan because of, but not limited to, Events, abnormal condition during PM, late maintenance activities, costs.
- Provide engineering support for change controls, Event investigations, etc.
- Perform Continuous Improvement of maintenance instructions (JP’s) for accuracy, efficiency, and in support of compliance with applicable regulations.
- Perform Continuous Improvement of our assets spare parts list (ASL’s) for accuracy.
- Technical expert and site mentor in the proper use of the Maximo CMMS system for developing maintenance strategies, maintenance execution, and for documenting equipment history.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering for design, selection, construction/installation to improve reliability and maintainability of new or modified equipment.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering in the equipment classification process, defining Maximo Location hierarchy, populating asset information, developing Return-to-Service instructions, and acquisition of equipment manuals.
- Effectively communicate with key customers and support group regarding equipment reliability, maintenance activities, and improvement efforts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a GMP/regulated environment.
- RMIC – Reliability & Maintainability Implementation Certification
- Maximo CMMS experience
- Tasks require entering manufacturing areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Potential for travel (less than 20% - could be domestic and/or international).
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 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 $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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Houston, TX. This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the site technical team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the Processes, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
A Reliability Engineer is accountable for the equipment reliability and maintenance strategy of Houston equipment. This is achieved by continuous monitoring of equipment operational performance and identifying/implementing action needed for improvement. These improvement actions will be a combination of installation set-up, utilization, and maintenance servicing including spare parts, Job Plan/Preventive Maintenance (PM), work standardization, etc. Deep understanding of the manufacturing equipment, its processes, and the impact of the processes on the equipment are key to the success of this position.
Key Deliverables:
- Develop, track and maintain reliability metrics such as, but not limited to, Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), downtime, costs, emergency work orders, obsolete parts, Events, etc.
- Provide field support to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues. Support may be required outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Assess/identify opportunities to improve the equipment reliability, recommend solutions, and manage implementation. These opportunities will be a combination of, but not limited to, equipment installation, equipment set-up instructions, operation/utilization of the equipment, maintenance procedures, maintenance servicing issues, spare parts, reducing MTTR, etc.
- Develop, implement, and maintain equipment maintenance strategies to optimize its safe operation, compliance (Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cost, and efficiency/effectiveness of Houston assets.
- Perform Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) and remediation plan because of, but not limited to, Events, abnormal condition during PM, late maintenance activities, costs.
- Provide engineering support for change controls, Event investigations, etc.
- Perform Continuous Improvement of maintenance instructions (JP’s) for accuracy, efficiency, and in support of compliance with applicable regulations.
- Perform Continuous Improvement of our assets spare parts list (ASL’s) for accuracy.
- Technical expert and site mentor in the proper use of the Maximo CMMS system for developing maintenance strategies, maintenance execution, and for documenting equipment history.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering for design, selection, construction/installation to improve reliability and maintainability of new or modified equipment.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering in the equipment classification process, defining Maximo Location hierarchy, populating asset information, developing Return-to-Service instructions, and acquisition of equipment manuals.
- Effectively communicate with key customers and support group regarding equipment reliability, maintenance activities, and improvement efforts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a GMP/regulated environment.
- RMIC – Reliability & Maintainability Implementation Certification
- Maximo CMMS experience
- Tasks require entering manufacturing areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Potential for travel (less than 20% - could be domestic and/or international).
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 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 $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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
Consular officers assess whether your specific engineering degree directly supports the Principal Engineer position. A software engineering role backed by a computer science degree clears this bar cleanly; a general management degree typically doesn't, even with years of technical experience.
Search DOL LCA filings using Migrate Mate
Filter for Principal Engineer Labor Condition Applications filed under H-1B1 visa to identify which employers have active sponsorship infrastructure. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL filing history by role, so you can prioritize outreach to companies already familiar with the process.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 17-2199 or the closest Principal Engineer equivalent before your offer conversation begins.
Confirm the employer understands H-1B1 distinctions
Many U.S. hiring teams default to H-1B assumptions when they hear 'visa sponsorship.' Clarify upfront that H-1B1 for Singaporeans skips USCIS petition filing entirely and goes directly to consular processing, which cuts weeks from the timeline and eliminates lottery risk.
Prepare your specialty occupation documentation early
Collect your degree transcripts, a detailed job description, and any professional engineering credentials before interviews begin. Consular officers at the Singapore U.S. Embassy can request evidence that the role genuinely requires a specialty degree, not just that your employer prefers one.
Align your start date with LCA certification timing
The employer must file and receive DOL LCA certification before your consular appointment. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but building in a two-week buffer protects your start date if the filing requires a correction or resubmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore purposes?
Yes. Principal Engineer positions require at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a directly related technical field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. The consular officer will assess whether the specific job duties genuinely require that degree level, so your employer's job description should make the technical complexity explicit rather than listing broad leadership responsibilities.
How does H-1B1 Singapore compare to H-1B for Principal Engineer roles?
H-1B1 Singapore bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely, so there's no annual registration gamble for Principal Engineer candidates. The annual cap is 5,400 visas and has never been exhausted. Processing goes through the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than USCIS, which typically means faster resolution. The main trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't carry dual-intent protection, so you'll need to demonstrate nonimmigrant intent at each renewal.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B1 Singapore visas for Principal Engineer positions?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify employers who have already sponsored H-1B1 roles rather than guessing from company size or brand name. Targeting employers with an existing sponsorship track record for senior engineering titles reduces the risk that H-1B1 unfamiliarity kills your offer late in the process.
Can I switch employers after starting work on an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new consular appointment in Singapore before you can begin work for them in the U.S. Unlike H-1B portability rules, H-1B1 doesn't allow you to start with a new employer while a petition is pending. Plan for a gap in U.S. employment authorization during the transition if you're already in the country.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Principal Engineer role is restructured or I'm laid off?
H-1B1 status is tied to the specific employer and role approved on your LCA. A layoff or significant restructuring that changes your job duties or employer of record ends your H-1B1 authorization. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and begin the H-1B1 process, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Acting quickly is essential because the grace period doesn't extend for job searching alone.
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