Process Engineering Associate (Entry Level)

Elanco•Clinton, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Engineer at Clinton Labs, Elanco’s largest U.S. manufacturing site, you’ll join a team focused on ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production of animal health products. In this entry-level role, you’ll develop deep technical expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment, contribute to regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with an expected graduation by June 2027.
None required — entry-level position
Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable using tools like Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or lab setting
Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with process modeling software (e.g., Aspen) or data analysis tools (e.g., PI system)
Understanding of root cause analysis or troubleshooting methods
General awareness of manufacturing or process equipment such as fermentors, dryers, or packaging systems

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day process and equipment issues to maintain production performance and reliability
Analyze operational and process data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support decision-making
Support regulatory compliance by documenting process changes, investigating deviations, and applying safety and environmental standards (e.g., PSM)
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and process optimizations
Participate in cross-functional efforts to reduce variability in manufacturing by evaluating process, equipment, and procedural factors