Process Engineering Associate (Entry Level)
Elanco
August 21, 2026
On-site
Clinton, IN
Operations
Your Role: Process Engineering Associate (Entry Level)
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day process and equipment issues to maintain production performance and reliability
- Analyze operational and process data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support decision-making
- Support regulatory compliance by documenting process changes, investigating deviations, and applying safety and environmental standards (e.g., PSM)
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and process optimizations
- Participate in cross-functional efforts to reduce variability in manufacturing by evaluating process, equipment, and procedural factors
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; expected graduation by June 2027
- Required Experience: None required (entry-level)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing, engineering, or lab settings
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with process modeling software (e.g., Aspen) or data analysis tools (e.g., PI system)
- Understanding of root cause analysis or troubleshooting methods
- Awareness of manufacturing/process equipment (e.g., fermentors, dryers, packaging systems)
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday (8-hour shifts); occasional evenings/weekends as needed
- Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus offering; up to 6% 401K matching
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day process and equipment issues to maintain production performance and reliability
- Analyze operational and process data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support decision-making
- Support regulatory compliance by documenting process changes, investigating deviations, and applying safety and environmental standards (e.g., PSM)
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and process optimizations
- Participate in cross-functional efforts to reduce variability in manufacturing by evaluating process, equipment, and procedural factors
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; expected graduation by June 2027
- Required Experience: None required (entry-level)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing, engineering, or lab settings
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with process modeling software (e.g., Aspen) or data analysis tools (e.g., PI system)
- Understanding of root cause analysis or troubleshooting methods
- Awareness of manufacturing/process equipment (e.g., fermentors, dryers, packaging systems)
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday (8-hour shifts); occasional evenings/weekends as needed
- Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus offering; up to 6% 401K matching