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Elanco · 1 day ago

Automation Engineer

positionFort Dodge, IA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to enhance the lives of animals. The Automation Engineer will identify, recommend, implement, and support automation-based solutions to improve manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.

ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Implement technology-based solutions to support site objectives and to ensure compliance with regulations and continuously improve the manufacturing processes through automation to enhance robustness and reliability
Investigate GMP non-conformances and provide solutions to correct system issues
Troubleshoot and repair problems with automated control systems associated with process equipment or facility utilities
Ensure systems maintain compliance with relevant local and corporate quality, engineering, and computer systems policies and procedures
Assist with researching, creating, reviewing, and approving validation deliverables and documentation as necessary

Qualification

PLC experienceHMI experienceIndustrial control systemsRegulated industry experienceLearning agilityProblem-solving

Required

BS in Engineering or AS with 2 years of relevant work experience
Exceptional learning agility and desire to immerse in a highly technical job
Proven experience with PLCs and HMIs

Preferred

Previous manufacturing experience with industrial control systems including workstation and server platforms
Experience within a regulated industry
Working knowledge of Rockwell PLCs and HMIs
Experience with ICONICS HMI/SCADA application
Working knowledge of capital projects as automation engineer

Benefits

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
Up to 6% 401K matching

Company

Elanco

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Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
dateFounded in 1954
location
Greenfield, Indiana, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.elanco.com

H1B Sponsorship

Elanco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$252.86M
Key Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M

Leadership Team

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Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
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Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
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Recent News

PR Newswire
Elanco Receives USDA Approval for Befrena™ (tirnovetmab), a New Anti-IL31 Monoclonal Antibody Injection Targeting Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis
2026-01-03
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Elanco receives USDA approval for Befrena
2026-01-03
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Elanco's Credelio Quattro tablets granted FDA conditional approval
2025-12-18
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