Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG in Clinton, IN is seeking a Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic to lead packaging equipment setup, changeovers, and maintenance for reliable operations. You will analyze packaging data, investigate events, and drive continuous improvement to reduce variability and elevate performance.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise, GMP knowledge, and the ability to mentor operators while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Technical degree preferred.
• Experience in packaging or manufacturing operations with troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills with GMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging equipment setup and changeovers to support safe, reliable operations.
• Analyze in-process packaging data and investigate events to reduce variability.
• Support continuous improvement through procedures, deviation investigations, and packaging enhancements.
• Mentor and train operators while providing coverage for operational leadership as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and GMP requirements.

Skills

Packaging troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PI Historian

Veeva

DeltaV

SAP CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Senior Specialist – Setup MechanicApplylocations: Clinton, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 15 Days Agojob requisition id: R0026001**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 Specialist – Setup Mechanic**As a ***Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic***, you will provide technical leadership and maintenance support on the production floor to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient packaging operations. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting packaging equipment, leading changeovers and maintenance activities, analyzing packaging performance data, and driving continuous improvement efforts that reduce variability and improve operational performance.**Your Responsibilities:*** Lead packaging equipment setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations.* Analyze in-process packaging data, investigate equipment and packaging events, and participate in root cause investigations to reduce variability and improve performance.* Support continuous improvement initiatives through review of procedures, change controls, deviation investigations, and implementation of packaging enhancements.* Serve as a technical mentor and lead trainer for operators and team members while providing coverage for operational leadership as needed.* Promote compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and GMP requirements while coaching others on best practices.**What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):*** **Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in a Technical discipline preferred.* **Required Experience:** Experience supporting manufacturing or packaging operations with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.* **Top 2 Skills:** Strong packaging equipment troubleshooting skills; Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise with a solid understanding of GMP requirements.**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):*** Experience with thermoforming and cartoning packaging equipment.* Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, labeling systems, and vision systems.* Experience performing routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities and associated documentation.* Proficiency with manufacturing systems such as PI Historian, Veeva, DeltaV, SAP CMMS, and Microsoft Office applications.* Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Reliability, Automation, and Technical Services teams.**Additional Information:*** **Travel:** Minimal (<5%) for training and equipment factory acceptance testing.* **Location:** Clinton Laboratories – Clinton, IN.* **Schedule:** 12-hour rotating swing shift (nights/days); schedule may be adjusted based on business needs and could include nights.* **Other:** Overtime may be required to support operational coverage and production demands.* ***Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, F-1/OPT or TN status) for this employment position.***