Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

Elanco - Fort Dodge, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Dodge, IA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer at Elanco, you will play a crucial role in identifying, recommending, implementing, and supporting automation-based solutions tailored to meet the specific business needs of the Fort Dodge facility. This position is integral to the automation team, where you will ensure that the integration of manufacturing process equipment adheres to robust industry-standard architecture. Your expertise will be pivotal in optimizing processes through the application of control and instrumentation first principles, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. In this role, you will provide day-to-day support for ongoing process operations, focusing on the optimization of current processes and various automation projects. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of focus areas, including automation control logic, batch control, human interface design, SCADA systems, and cyber security awareness. You will also be tasked with investigating GMP non-conformances, troubleshooting and repairing issues with automated control systems, and implementing technology-based solutions that align with site objectives and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will assist in researching, creating, reviewing, and approving validation deliverables and documentation as necessary, ensuring that all systems maintain compliance with relevant local and corporate quality, engineering, and computer systems policies and procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of animal health while working in a diverse and inclusive environment that values innovation and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for ongoing process operations and optimization of current processes.
• Manage various automation projects focusing on automation control logic, batch control, human interface design, SCADA systems, and cyber security awareness.
• 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.
• Implement technology-based solutions to support site objectives and ensure compliance with regulations.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or Associate's degree with equivalent level of experience.
• 5 years of relevant work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous manufacturing experience with industrial control systems including workstation and server platforms.
• Working knowledge of Rockwell PLCs and HMIs, SCADA applications (Iconics & Ignition), vision systems, and Aveva PI.
• Ability to coach and mentor others and demonstrate a strong customer focus.