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Your Role: Manufacturing Engineer
As a Manufacturing Engineer at Elanco, you will be a key technical contributor to the digital heart of our production facilities, specializing in implementing and supporting our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Laboratory Execution Systems (LES). This hands-on role is the critical bridge between our physical manufacturing processes and the digital systems that control and document them, ensuring our operations are efficient, compliant, and reliable.
Your Responsibilities:
System Design and Configuration: Contribute to the design, configuration, and implementation of MES/LES solutions, including building and modifying electronic batch records (EBRs) and workflows.
Process Optimisation: Collaborate with operations and quality teams to analyze workflows and implement process improvements using MES/LES capabilities to enhance data integrity and reduce cycle times.
System Management and Support: Provide frontline technical support for MES/LES platforms, troubleshooting and resolving system issues to ensure high availability.
Integration & Validation: Assist with the integration between MES/LES and other critical systems (ERP, LIMS, SCADA) and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for system enhancements, ensuring GxP and data integrity compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Training: Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, and Process Science teams to gather requirements, and develop/conduct training sessions for MES/LES users.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Computer Science) or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience with the configuration and support of an MES or LES platform.
Hands-on MES/LES configuration and support experience within a GxP-regulated manufacturing environment, with working knowledge of GxP and CSV principles.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Familiarity with industrial automation concepts (PLCs, SCADA) and their integration with higher-level manufacturing systems.
Experience with SQL for data queries to support troubleshooting, data extraction, and report generation.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a solid understanding of business process analysis and workflow design.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Familiarity with Public Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform) and DevSecOps concepts (CI/CD, Git).
Additional Information:
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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 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
