Process Automation Engineer
- Location
- Clinton, IN
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Your Role
As a Process Automation Engineer, you will support the Clinton Manufacturing site by delivering and optimizing automation and control systems that drive safe, reliable, and efficient operations. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to plan, implement, and support Operational Technology (OT) solutions that improve quality, throughput, and cost while advancing the site's automation strategy and lifecycle management.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, change management, and ongoing support for control systems (PLCs, HMIs, DeltaV, vision, etc.) to ensure reliable operations
- Lead and support small to medium automation projects, including planning, coordination of internal/contract resources, scheduling, and issue resolution
- Identify and implement process improvements and optimized control strategies to enhance safety, quality, and productivity
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to ensure validated, compliant automation solutions that meet business requirements
- Train, mentor, and influence site teams to increase effective use of automation systems, data, and tools
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Controls, Automation, Computer/Control Systems, or related field)
- Required Experience: Experience with industrial control system programming and support (PLCs, HMIs, DCS such as DeltaV) in a manufacturing environment
- Top 2 skills: Strong project management and prioritization skills combined with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
What will give you a competitive edge
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma, biotech, food, or similar)
- Knowledge of computer system validation (CSV) and change control practices
- Experience supporting Operational Technology (OT) lifecycle strategy and system upgrades
- Demonstrated ability to deliver automation-driven process improvements and business value
- Experience coordinating contractors and cross-functional project teams
Additional Information
- Location: Clinton, IN - On-site manufacturing environment (24/7 support as business needs require)
Additional information
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
- Multiple relocation packages
- 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
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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.
About Elanco
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!
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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
From Elanco's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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