Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at Elanco in Clinton, Indiana

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: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician 

The maintenance Electrical & Instrument Technician has the responsibility of maintaining electrical equipment assets in Animal Health production areas. This position will provide E&I support on all manufacturing and mechanical equipment within Operations and Utilities This role will perform predictive/preventative maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting on both low voltage and medium voltage electrical and instrumentation assets.

Your Responsibilities:  

• Provide Safe Work Environment – Continuously displays a safety behavior that is priority over everything else. Follows all safety policies and procedures to avoid safety violations. Maintains a safe and organized work area. Actively participates in the HSETRACK EVENT program to recognize both good safety behaviors and opportunities to enhance the safety of employees.




• Personal Development - Maintains 100% compliance on individual Learning Plan. Takes initiative to improve upon craft skills and voluntarily shares knowledge with colleagues.




• Satisfy Work Requirements – Displays flexibility with work schedule to meet business needs. Maintains a good attendance record. Reasonable and flexible with breaks and lunches. Knowledgeable in the use and care of tools. Accountable for effective cross shift/functional communications. Processes work orders in SAP EAM thoroughly and accurately. Demonstrates teamwork and ownership continuously.




• Communication - Seeks out and creates partnerships with operations. Communicates with customer prior to beginning work to understand and set customer expectations. Follows job through to completion including customer follow-up.




• Operates in Compliance with Regulations - Fully integrates SOPs into daily operations. Identifies and initiates changes that are needed. Follows through and corrects discrepancies found in documentation, drawings, BOMs, etc.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED




• Required Experience: Industrial experience with the following: 13.2kV distribution voltage, 4160V, 480/277V and 208/120V Utilization voltage, Transformers, MV Switches, MV Switchgear, MV Contactors, Relays, 4160V AC Motors, 480V, AC Motors, 600V DC Motors, Motor Control Centers, AC Variable Frequency Drives, DC Drives, PLC, Pressure Transmitters, Flow Control Devices, Temperature Transmitters, Actuated Valves, Variable Frequency Drives




• Ability to read and red/line electrical schematics, ability to work independently and as a team member, and ability to prioritize multiple activities




• Demonstrated technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, strong computer skills, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and good interpersonal skills.

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

• Qualified Electrical Worker certification per NFPA 70E




• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an Industrial Electrical Field of study

Additional Information:  

• Location: Clinton Labs, Clinton, IN




• Craft level will be determined from experience and training.




• This position will offer a one-time sign-on bonus of $2,500!

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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 

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