Senior Maintenance Specialist, Calibration Technician

Elanco US; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Elwood, KS is seeking a Senior Maintenance Specialist, Calibration Technician to support the reliable operation of equipment at our manufacturing facility. You will perform routine calibrations, troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems, and maintain calibration records in compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams, you will minimize downtime, support continuous improvement, and ensure equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Perform routine instrument calibration and verify accuracy.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain calibration records per GMP and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams for downtime minimization.
• Ensure safe operation including forklift and lifts as trained.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate instruments and control systems to established standards.
• Adhere to calibration schedules and GMP documentation practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to minimize downtime.
• Provide preventive maintenance support for facility equipment.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

BMS

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: Senior Maintenance Specialist, Calibration Technician

As Senior Maintenance Specialist, Calibration Technician, you will support the reliable and efficient operation of equipment and instrumentation at Elanco's Elwood, KS manufacturing facility. In this role, you will perform routine calibrations, troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems, maintain accurate calibration records, and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable safety requirements. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to minimize equipment downtime, maintain equipment accuracy and reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform routine calibration of instruments and control systems, verifying accuracy against established standards to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Adhere to site and corporate calibration programs, ensuring calibration activities are completed according to established schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control systems in collaboration with Operations and Engineering teams to minimize equipment downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Coordinate calibration activities for new and existing instruments with internal customers and external vendors, ensuring timely completion and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation in accordance with Elanco's GMP requirements and good documentation practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to support equipment functionality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in the development and implementation of calibration processes and procedures for improvement projects, new instrumentation and machinery, and opportunities identified during preventive maintenance activities.
• Provide production and maintenance support for equipment, including tanks, mixers, bioreactors, pumps, filters, washers, sterilizers, filling equipment, and solids processing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on equipment as required to support reliable operations and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Operate forklifts and personnel lifts as required to perform job responsibilities safely.
• Complete training on applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Maintain required training and compliance with occupational health and safety programs, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and fall protection.
• Serve as a key administrator for the facility's Building Management System (BMS), supporting system functionality and associated operational requirements.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while performing calibration and maintenance activities.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 3-5 years of calibration experience.
• Technical Skills: Ability to perform routine instrument calibration, verify equipment accuracy, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical-thinking and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Work Style: Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently while contributing to team objectives.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing or another regulated industry.
• Experience troubleshooting, programming, and wiring programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing maintenance practices and documentation requirements.
• Previous industrial plant safety training.
• Experience using a computerized m