Junior Process Engineer – Pharma Manufacturing & CI

Elanco in; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco’s Clinton, IN site seeks a Process Engineering Associate (Entry Level) to support safe, reliable manufacturing of animal health products. This role develops deep technical expertise in pharmaceutical processes and equipment at an entry level.

You'll contribute to regulatory compliance, document process changes, and support continuous improvements within a highly regulated environment. Ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience in a global animal-health leader.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, with expected graduation by June 2027.
• Entry-level position with no prior experience required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day process and equipment issues to maintain production performance and reliability.
• Analyze operational and process data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support decision-making.
• Support regulatory compliance by documenting process changes, investigating deviations, and applying safety and environmental standards (e.g., PSM).
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and process optimizations.
• Participate in cross-functional efforts to reduce variability in manufacturing by evaluating process, equipment, and procedural factors.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Aspen

PI System

Job description

Elanco’s Clinton, IN site seeks a Process Engineering Associate (Entry Level) to support safe, reliable manufacturing of animal health products. This role develops deep technical expertise in pharmaceutical processes and equipment at an entry level.

You'll contribute to regulatory compliance, document process changes, and support continuous improvements within a highly regulated environment. Ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience in a global animal-health leader.