Uche Anene
Principal Engineer, IDM at Eli Lilly | PhD Chemical Engineering | MS Chemistry
- Role
- Principal Engineer, Idm at Eli Lilly at Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Uche Anene
I am an engineering leader with 15+ years of experience applying computational modeling and data analytics to address complex technical challenges. I hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Chemistry, with a multidisciplinary background spanning semiconductors, quantum mechanics, materials science and biology. I am driven by curiosity and enjoy using simulation and data-driven methods to advance innovation and improve efficiency in R&D and engineering.
Experience
Principal Engineer, Idm at Eli Lilly
Aug 2025 — Present · Indianapolis, US
Device Process Development Principle Engineer in the Commercialization Technology Center (CTC) of Indianapolis Device Manufacturing (IDM)* Lead technical strategy for self-injectable device assembly and packaging, including design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM), from concept through global commercialization* Shape OEM and vendor capabilities, guide equipment design, and de-risk high-speed automated processes to ensure quality, compliance and operational excellence* Drive process standardization and first-principles engineering, leveraging data analysis and computational modeling to deliver scalable, repeatable solutions* Mentor engineers, build technical networks and strengthen multi-site capabilities to enable global collaboration and knowledge sharing
Education
The University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
2013 — 2014
Long Island University
Master of Science (M.S.), Chemistry
2015 — 2018
University of Connecticut
PhD, Chemical Engineering
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
1997 — 2002
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