Derek Schmitt

Derek Schmitt is a skilled engineering professional with extensive experience in automation and process engineering. Currently serving as a Principal Automation Engineer at Eli Lilly and Company since August 2023, Derek has previously held roles as an Automation Engineer at E Tech Group from December 2019 to August 2023, a Maintenance Engineer at Kroger from March 2019 to November 2019, and a Process Engineer at The Shepherd Color Company from May 2017 to March 2019. Derek began a career in engineering as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op at Monti, Inc. from January 2015 to September 2016. Educationally, Derek earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, completing the program in 2017.