Academic Worker – Manufacturing Engineering – 1026728 Elanco

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, invites an Academic Worker to support Manufacturing Engineering. The role focuses on digitalizing technical assets, standardizing documentation, and maintaining site drawings, offering exposure to pharmaceutical engineering in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Location is Elwood, Kansas, on-site. The position is temporary for 3 to 6 months, with a paid arrangement and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Currently attending Missouri Western State University.
• Completed at least one year of study in Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD software and technical drafting principles.

Responsibilities

• Migrate and consolidate site engineering drawings into the Meridian platform.
• Update P&ID drawings to reflect 'as-built' conditions through redlining.
• Establish SOPs for drawing management and revision control.
• Maintain high standards of technical data accuracy to drive engineering efficiency.

Skills

CAD software

Engineering

Technical drafting

Education

Engineering student

Tools

Meridian platform

CAD

Job description

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: Academic Worker – Manufacturing Engineering

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Engineering department in the capacity of Elanco's vision for Operational Excellence. The Academic Worker will assist in the digitalization of technical assets, the standardization of engineering documentation, and the maintenance of critical site drawings. This role offers a comprehensive introduction to the pharmaceutical engineering environment, providing the individual with regular interface across various levels of the manufacturing and facilities organization.

Role Duration & Terms

Duration: This is a temporary, paid position lasting between 3 to 6 months, depending on site needs.Schedule: FlexiblePlacement: Please note that this role is for a fixed term and carries no guarantee of permanent job placement at the conclusion of the assignment.

Key Objectives / Deliverables

• Successfully migrate and consolidate site engineering drawings into the Meridian platform.
• Ensure all P&ID updates are drafted accurately to reflect "as-built" conditions through effective redlining processes.
• Establish clear, compliant SOPs for future drawing management and revision control.
• Maintain high standards of technical data accuracy to drive engineering efficiency.

Basic Qualifications – Requirements

• Currently attending Missouri Western State University.
• Successfully completed at least one year of study in Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD software and technical drafting principles.

Additional Skills / Preferences – Desired Experience

• Basic understanding of GDP (Good Documentation Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
• Strong analysis and problem-assessment skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) for documenting SOPs and presenting project progress.
• High quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Interest in the Life Science industry or Operational Excellence (OpEx) methodologies.

Additional Information

Location: Elwood, KS Manufacturing Site (On-site).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.