Engineering Associate (Entry Level) (Administrative)
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. We're driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
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 benefits 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
