Associate, Process Team Engineer

Elanco•Fort Dodge, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Associate, Process Team Engineer As an Associate, Process Team Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise across processes and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant production. In this role, you will drive continuous improvement, troubleshoot issues, and lead or support capital and non-capital projects to reduce variability and enhance operational performance.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Required Experience: A minimum of 2–3 years of engineering experience, preferably supporting manufacturing or production environments
Strong analytical/problem-solving capability and effective communication across cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated industries (animal health, pharmaceuticals, or similar)
Knowledge of cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and NEC standards
Project management experience, including hands-on involvement in design, validation, and implementation
Proficiency with engineering and data tools (AutoCAD, Excel, historian systems, etc.)
Experience working closely with manufacturing teams to develop process control strategies

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert and lead or support capital and non-capital projects from scoping through execution
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes and equipment, including design, implementation, and cross-functional collaboration
Serve as equipment owner and asset steward, understanding design, control strategy, and process hazards
Support equipment lifecycle management, including qualification, preventative maintenance plans, and performance monitoring using data and root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (cGMP, CAPA, Change Control) and maintain accurate technical documentation