Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering

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:

As an Automation/Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be a central engineering resource responsible for the delivery, support, and optimization of automation systems across Elanco's manufacturing network. You'll also play a key role in providing Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity services, supporting global initiatives, assessing risks, and designing secure OT system architectures.

Your Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate small to medium-scale project delivery focused on process automation at Elanco manufacturing sites.
• Recommend and implement process improvements using automation solutions and optimize control strategies.
• Assist with OT cybersecurity incident response, disaster recovery planning, and backup/restore processes.
• Support sites with OT Security Standards gap assessments and the implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and financial impact, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: BS Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Automation Engineering, etc.)
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing site experience in Automation (OT)
• Top 2 skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills

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

• Education or experience in cybersecurity
• Experience in Statistics and Statistical Process Control Capability
• Strong business and technical skills
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a team environment
• Preferred experience with process support in a regulated industry

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 25%
• Location: This role supports Elanco Manufacturing Network sites. Off-hours support (evenings and weekends) may be required for process issues/outages.

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