Process Engineer, Biologics Manufacturing

Elanco•Elwood, KS

20h•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!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or a foreign equivalent plus 3 years progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any engineering related roles.
3 years of experience in the following: (1) Working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related industry; (2) cGMP standards and experience working in a regulated environment; (3) aseptic processing techniques and cleaning/sanitization methodologies; (4) Process Validation, completing risk assessments (FMEA), and Process Performance Qualifications (PPQ); (5) interpreting and complying with USDA/FDA/EMA regulations; (6) utilizing statistical tools to analyze process trends, identify deviations, and determine corrective actions (CAPA); and (7) operating and maintaining Single-Use Bioreactor Systems, SCADA, and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the operation, control, and optimization of manufacturing assets and technical processes at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) facility.
Serve as a subject matter expert in both process and equipment performance, contributing to development, data analysis, troubleshooting, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Play a key part in day-to-day manufacturing operations while also supporting local and large-scale capital projects, including equipment design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation—helping drive the future of biologics manufacturing at the site.
Provide technical expertise and engineering solutions for process and equipment-related challenges.
Support manufacturing operations on the floor by troubleshooting issues and ensuring reliable performance.
Ensure processes and equipment operate in a controlled, compliant state aligned with cGMP standards and regulatory expectations.
Support investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of CAPA.
Utilize data-driven insights to monitor performance, identify variability, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, throughput, and process robustness.
Support the full lifecycle of capital projects, including design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of equipment and systems.
Ensure all changes to processes and equipment are properly assessed, documented, and executed through change control systems.
Maintain and review technical documentation such as process flows, specifications, and validation protocols.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other teams to resolve technical challenges, mitigate risks, and drive successful project outcomes.