Automation Engineer

Elanco•Winslow, ME

10h•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: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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