Automation Engineer
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. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
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
As an Automation Engineer, you will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering team at Elanco Animal Health, supporting manufacturing process control systems to ensure reliable and compliant operations. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting automation systems, supporting small to medium projects, and contributing to continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Your Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and technical support for manufacturing automation and control systems
Support design, implementation, and testing of automation solutions for small to medium projects
Execute and document changes within change control and assist with computer system validation activities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve issues and drive improvements
Assist with automation project execution, including programming, testing, and documentation
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g., Automation, Electrical, Chemical, or related field) or equivalent experience
Required Experience: Relevant experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment; level and scope of responsibilities will align with experience
Top 2 skills (all in one bullet): Basic automation/programming knowledge (PLCs, HMIs) and strong problem-solving/communication skills
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., GxP or biomanufacturing)
Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing setting
Knowledge of Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies
Experience with Rockwell or Siemens PLCs and HMIs
Familiarity with tools such as ThinManager or AutoCAD for electrical/P&ID drawings
Additional Information:
Location: Winslow, ME – Onsite (Manufacturing Facility; Monday–Friday dayshift with occasional off-hours support)
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
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
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
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