Automation Engineer

Elanco: Enriching Life through Animal Health and Sustainability

We're a global leader in animal health, driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life.' Our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose - advances the health of animals, people, the planet, and our enterprise.

We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values new ways of thinking and dynamic individuals who acquire new skills and experiences to propel your career to new heights.

Your Role: Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer provides technical support for manufacturing process controls systems as part of the Process Engineering Team. This role oversees Automated Equipment networking and integration into the larger site SCADA-OT network for data retrieval and equipment management. The Automation Engineer works with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support Operations and Maintenance by implementing improvements and troubleshooting electronics and process automation failures.
• Work with Engineering and IT teams to find and implement improvements to the Automation SCADA/OT network, equipment, and facilities.
• Lead or participate with teams consisting of Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Operations to investigate process failures.
• Within a GxP environment, use PLC and HMI programming software to improve existing and support new equipment under Change Control and Computer System Validation requirements.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering) with minimum 3 years of experience working in automation.
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree with Technical School Certificate in Industrial Controls or Industrial Electrical fields with minimum 5 years experience working in automation.
• Must have experience with industrial electrical controls including VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, etc.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience working in a regulated, GxP, manufacturing environment; prior pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with Rockwell Studio5000 and FactoryTalk View SE Distributed and Local applications and programming environment.
• Experience working with historian databases, specifically Aveva PI and/or Rockwell Historian.
• Familiarity with other programming software environments including Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi, or Schneider PacDrive programming software also beneficial.
• Experience communicating with and configuring transmitters to function with 4-20 mA, 0-10 VDC, and EtherNet/IP.

Additional Information:

• This role is at the Elanco Elwood Manufacturing Facility.
• This is a Monday-Friday dayshift role. Some night/weekend support may be required to meet demands of the 24-hour manufacturing environment.
• The equipment at the Elwood facility is in a cleanroom environment, which requires strict adherence to cleanroom gowning, sterility, and GxP requirements.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement.

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging employees to pursue our purpose.
• Multiple relocation packages.
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO).
• 8-week parental leave.
• 9 Employee Resource Groups.
• Annual bonus offering.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Up to 6% 401K matching.