Automation Engineer

<p><b>At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!</b><p><b>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.</b><p><b>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.</b><p><b>Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!</b><p><b>Your Role: Automation Engineer </b><p>The Automation Engineer identifies, recommends, implements, and supports automation-based solutions that address Elanco Fort Dodge business needs. As part of the automation team, the automation engineer is responsible for ensuring the integration of the manufacturing process equipment is robust and follows industry standard architecture. This role will have the opportunity to identify and deliver process optimization through the application of control and instrumentation first principles.<p><b>Your Responsibilities: </b></p><ul><li><p>Provide day-to-day support for ongoing process operations, optimization of current processes, and various automation projects in any of the following focus areas: automation control logic, batch control, human interface design, SCADA systems and cyber security awareness.</p></li><li><p>Investigate GMP non-conformances and provide solutions to correct system issues.</p></li><li><p>Troubleshoot and repair problems with automated control systems associated with process equipment or facility utilities an implement technology-based solutions to support site objectives and to ensure compliance with regulations.</p></li><li><p>Ensure systems maintain compliance with relevant local and corporate quality, engineering, and computer systems policies and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Assist with researching, creating, reviewing, and approving validation deliverables and documentation as necessary.</p></li></ul><p><b>What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelors degree in a related field OR<span> Associate's degree with equivalent level of experience. </span></p></li><li><p><span>5 years of relevant work experience.</span></p></li></ul><p><span><b>What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):</b></span></p><ul><li><p>Previous manufacturing experience with industrial control systems including workstation and server platforms.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Rockwell PLCs and HMIs, SCADA applications (Iconics &amp; Ignition), vision systems and Aveva PI.</p></li><li><p>Ability to coach and mentor others and demonstrate a strong customer focus.</p></li></ul><p><b>Additional Information:</b></p><ul><li><p>8-hour work shift (Monday-Friday) and a flexible work schedule is possible. Your work hours may need to be adjusted as determined by the manufacturing process.</p></li><li><p>Attendance at some pre-shift and post-shift meetings will be required.</p></li><li><p>May be called in on weekends or evenings if a process/project need occurs.</p></li></ul><p><i><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Don’t</span><span> 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. </span></span></span></span><span><span>If you think you might be a good fit for a role but </span><span>don't</span><span> necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. </span><span><span>You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! </span></span></span></span></span> </span></i><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><b>Elanco Benefits and Perks</b></span><b><span>:</span></b></span></span></span> </span></span><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>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:</span></span></span></span> </span></span></p><ul><li><p><span><span><span><span><span>Multiple relocation packages</span></span></span></span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span><span><span>Two </span><span>weeklong</span> <span>shutdowns</span><span> (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)</span></span></span></span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span><span><span>8-week parental leave</span></span></span></span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span><span><span>9 Employee Resource Groups</span></span></span></span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span><span><span>Annual bonus offering</span></span></span></span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span><span><span>Flexible work arrangements</span></span></span></span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span><span><span>Up to 6% 401K matching</span></span></span></span> </span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>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</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <img src="https://ars2.equest.com/? response_id=a20fd541aaaa918cbc0126935024cb7d&view" alt=" " width="1" height="1"/>