Operational Excellence (OpEx) / Engineering Summer Student Worker (Summer 2026)

Elanco • Clinton, IN

7d • 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: Operational Excellence (OpEx) / Engineering Summer Student Worker (Summer 2026) The primary purpose of this position is to assist Clinton Labs in the realization of its vision to become an injury free workplace where safety is fully integrated into every activity. To that end, the OpEx / Engineering Summer student will assist in the day-to-day safety-related support and coaching for assigned customers and will participate in the design, implementation and execution of Operational Excellence Principles. The individual in this role will regularly interface with others at all levels of the organization. The OpEx / Engineering Summer Student Worker will work in the summer of 2026 and will be responsible for assisting in: Assessing & Improving Compliance Hazard Assessment & Control Program Development & Administration The Summer student is a temporary position that will last for 12 weeks at 40hrs a week. The candidate will actively contribute to the manufacturing organization, build a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role that OpEx / Engineering employees play at creating solutions for Elanco. The candidate will interact with other engineering and manufacturing professionals, including Elanco senior management.

Requirements

• Currently attending college having completed at least one year in a technical field

Nice To Haves

• Analysis/problem assessment skills
• communication (oral and written) skills
• information monitoring skills
• quality orientation
• teamwork/interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assessing & Improving Compliance
• Hazard Assessment & Control
• Program Development & Administration
• Provide a practical real-life solution to a manufacturing technical project
• Work individually and with a supervisor to achieve the site safety objectives including preparation for the 2026 corporate audit
• Document and present project accomplishments and progress

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed