IT Manufacturing Engineer

W.F. Young, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns in the US

8-week parental leave

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading animal health company in Indianapolis is seeking an IT Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes through MES and LES implementation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. This hybrid role focuses on collaboration, process improvement, and regulatory compliance, providing a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with the configuration and support of an MES or LES platform.
• Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a GxP-regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) and computer system validation (CSV).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and implement MES/LES solutions.
• Collaborate to analyze manufacturing and lab workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Assist with MES/LES and ERP integration.
• Ensure systems are validated and compliant.
• Develop training for MES/LES system users.

Skills

3+ years hands-on experience with MES/LES

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with PLCs and SCADA

Database and SQL skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

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:

As a IT Manufacturing Engineer at Elanco, you will be a key technical contributor to the digital heart of our production facilities. You will specialize 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.

This includes four strategic priorities:

• Pipeline Acceleration: Optimize the search and approval of high impact medicines with a focus on speed, cost and precision.
• Manufacturing Excellence: Improve the efficiency, quality and consistency of core manufacturing processes, specifically execution and equipment effectiveness.
• Sales Effectiveness: Simplify the process to find, trust and consume relevant customer insights that drive sales growth and improved engagement.
• Productivity: Expand operating margin through efficiency by systematically reducing our operating expenses across the company, improving profitability.

Your Responsibilities:

• System Design and Configuration: Contribute to the design and be responsible for the configuration and implementation of MES/LES solutions. This includes building and modifying electronic batch records (EBRs), system workflows, and configuring equipment integration based based on defined requirements.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with operations and quality teams to analyze manufacturing and laboratory workflows. You will use MES/LES capabilities to help implement process improvements, reduce production cycle times, and enhance data integrity at the shop‑floor level.
• System Management and Support: Provide frontline technical support for MES and LES platforms. You will act as a key technical resource to troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring high availability for our manufacturing and lab teams.
• Integration: Assist with the integration between MES/LES and other critical systems, such as our ERP (SAP), LIMS, and shop‑floor equipment (PLCs/SCADA), ensuring a reliable flow of data.
• Validation and Compliance: Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for MES/LES enhancements and new implementations. You will be responsible for generating validation documentation and ensuring systems are maintained in a validated state, compliant with GxP and data integrity requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, and Process Science teams to gather system requirements and provide updates on technical activities.
• User Training and Enablement: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to ensure that manufacturing and lab personnel are proficient in using the MES/LES systems effectively in their day‑to‑day roles.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Computer Science) or a related technical field.
• Required Experience: 3+ years hands‑on experience with the configuration, and support of an MES or LES platform (e.g., Werum PAS‑X, Emerson Syncade, POMSnet).
• Manufacturing Environment Experience: Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biologics, animal health, or another GxP‑regulated industry.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A working knowledge of GxP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) principles.
• Process Control Understanding: Familiarity with industrial automation concepts, including PLCs, SCADA, and how they integrate with higher‑level manufacturing systems.
• Database and SQL Skills: Experience with SQL for data queries to support troubleshooting, data extraction, and report generation.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Process Analysis: A solid understanding of business process analysis and workflow design. Ability to read and interpret process maps and requirements documents.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with operators, scientists, and management.
• Cloud Platform Proficiency: Familiarity with Public Cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is a plus.
• DevSecOps: Familiarity with the concepts of DevSecOps, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and source control (Git), is desirable.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a technical team.

Additional Information:

• Location: Global Headquarters‑ Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid environment)
• Travel: Minimal

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 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
• 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401(k) 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