Manufacturing Engineer

Role Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Elanco, you will be a key technical contributor to the digital heart of our production facilities. You will specialize in implementing and supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Laboratory Execution Systems (LES), serving as the bridge between physical manufacturing processes and the digital systems that control and document them to keep operations efficient, compliant, and reliable. This role supports four strategic priorities: Pipeline Acceleration, Manufacturing Excellence, Sales Effectiveness, and Productivity.

Responsibilities

• System Design and Configuration: Contribute to the design and be responsible for the configuration and implementation of MES/LES solutions, including building and modifying electronic batch records (EBRs), system workflows, and configuring equipment integration based on defined requirements.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with operations and quality teams to analyze manufacturing and laboratory workflows, using MES/LES capabilities to implement process improvements, reduce production cycle times, and enhance data integrity at the shop-floor level.
• System Management and Support: Provide frontline technical support for MES and LES platforms, troubleshooting and resolving system issues to ensure high availability for manufacturing and lab teams.
• Integration: Assist with integration between MES/LES and other critical systems (ERP/SAP, LIMS, and shop-floor equipment such as PLCs/SCADA) to ensure a reliable flow of data.
• Validation and Compliance: Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for MES/LES enhancements and new implementations, generate validation documentation, and maintain systems in a validated state in compliance with GxP and data integrity requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, and Process Science teams to gather system requirements and provide updates on technical activities.
• User Training and Enablement: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to ensure manufacturing and lab personnel are proficient in using MES/LES systems in their day-to-day roles.

Qualifications

• Required: 3+ years hands-on experience with the configuration and support of an MES or LES platform (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Emerson Syncade, POMSnet).
• Required: Manufacturing environment experience in a GxP-regulated industry (pharmaceutical, biologics, animal health, etc.).
• Required: Working knowledge of GxP and familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) principles.
• Required: Familiarity with industrial automation concepts (PLCs, SCADA) and how they integrate with higher-level manufacturing systems.
• Required: SQL experience for data queries to support troubleshooting, data extraction, and report generation.

Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Process Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Cloud Platform Proficiency (Azure or Google Cloud Platform)
• DevSecOps (CI/CD and Git)
• Communication Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Computer Science) or a related technical field.

Additional Requirements

• Location: Global Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid environment)
• Travel: Minimal