Automation Engineer – Manufacturing OT & PLC Systems

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG

Michigan

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages
Annual bonus offering
6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to support the Clinton Manufacturing site in Indiana. You will deliver and optimize automation and control systems to drive safe, reliable, and efficient operations, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement OT solutions that improve quality, throughput, and cost.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining PLC/HMI/DeltaV systems, leading small to mid-size automation projects, and mentoring site teams to maximize the value of

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Controls, Automation, Computer/Control Systems, or related field) required.
  • Experience with industrial control system programming and support (PLCs, HMIs, DCS such as DeltaV) in manufacturing environment.
  • Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, change management, and ongoing support for control systems (PLCs, HMIs, DeltaV, vision, etc.).
  • 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.

Skills

Project management
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Controls/Automation)

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to support the Clinton Manufacturing site in Indiana. You will deliver and optimize automation and control systems to drive safe, reliable, and efficient operations, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement OT solutions that improve quality, throughput, and cost.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining PLC/HMI/DeltaV systems, leading small to mid-size automation projects, and mentoring site teams to maximize the value of

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