About this opportunity
Elanco lists this Automation Engineer, Manufacturing opportunity in elwood, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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. 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, Manufacturing
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 second-shift/evening role. 4:00 P.M. to Midnight.
The equipment at the Elwood facility is in a cleanroom environment, which requires strict adherence to cleanroom gowning, sterility, and GxP requirements.
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
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
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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Worksite address
elwood, KS, 66024, US
Who can apply
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