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: Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you will be a key technical expert on the Process Team, providing critical support to our manufacturing operations in Fort Dodge. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of the equipment and processes used to produce life-changing animal health products. You will have the opportunity to lead capital improvement projects, reduce process variability, and enhance the overall safety and efficiency of our site.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support capital and non-capital projects through their full lifecycle, from initial scoping and design to final execution and validation, acting as a key technical expert.

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and asset steward for assigned manufacturing equipment, maintaining deep knowledge of design basis, control strategies, and process hazards to ensure operational readiness.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes and equipment by analyzing data, identifying opportunities to reduce variability, and working collaboratively with maintenance and production teams to implement robust solutions.

• Maintain and generate critical documentation, including P&IDs and process flow diagrams, ensuring that all processes and changes are compliant with cGMP, safety regulations, and quality standards (e.g., Change Control, CAPAs).

• Provide 24/7 technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, and proactively championing safety by identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering role.

• Top Skills: Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions; Strong communication and project management abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience in a regulated industry, such as animal health or human pharmaceuticals.

• Strong working knowledge of cGMP regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11).

• Hands-on project management experience involving system design, validation, and deployment for production control systems.

• Prior experience working closely with manufacturing personnel to develop process control requirements.

• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD.

Additional Information:

• Location: Fort Dodge, IA - On-Site Work Environment

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 for eligible positions

• 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