Engineering Associate

Experience: Not Available to 6 years

Location: Clinton, IN

Skills: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, process modeling software, Aspen, data analysis tools, PI system, root cause analysis

Company Overview
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
Engineering Associate (Entry Level) 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.

Your 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

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)
Education:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with expected graduation by May 2026
Required Experience:
None required — entry-level position
Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable using tools like Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
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

Additional Information
Travel: 0–10%
Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday (8-hour shifts); occasional evening or weekend support may be required
Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site

Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive perks package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Up to 6% 401K matching
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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