Automation Engineer at Elanco in Elwood, Kansas

Job Description:

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer is part of the Process Engineering Team and is responsible for providing technical support for manufacturing process controls systems. The Automation Engineer will oversee Automated Equipment networking and integration into the larger site SCADA-OT network for data retrieval and equipment management.   The Automation Engineer will work with the 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):

• BS Engineering, or equivalent (Majors in: Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.) with minimum 3 years of experience working in automation. 




• In lieu of BS Degree, AS 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, but not limited to, 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 maybe 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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

Elanco Benefits and Perks: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: 

• 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 

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Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status