Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering
Elanco
Full-time
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Operations
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Role Summary
Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering. As an Automation/Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be a central engineering resource responsible for the delivery, support, and optimization of automation systems across Elanco's manufacturing network. You will also play a key role in providing Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity services, supporting global initiatives, assessing risks, and designing secure OT system architectures. Travel up to 25%; location supports Elanco Manufacturing Network sites.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate small to medium-scale project delivery focused on process automation at Elanco manufacturing sites.
- Recommend and implement process improvements using automation solutions and optimize control strategies.
- Assist with OT cybersecurity incident response, disaster recovery planning, and backup/restore processes.
- Support sites with OT Security Standards gap assessments and the implementation of mitigation strategies.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and financial impact, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
Qualifications
- Required: Experience: A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing site experience in Automation (OT)
- Required: Top 2 skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred: Education or experience in cybersecurity
- Preferred: Experience in Statistics and Statistical Process Control Capability
- Preferred: Strong business and technical skills
- Preferred: Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a team environment
- Preferred: Preferred experience with process support in a regulated industry
Education
- BS Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Automation Engineering, etc.)
Skills
- Automation and OT engineering
- OT cybersecurity awareness
- Project coordination and stakeholder communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process optimization and control strategy development
Additional Requirements
- Travel: Up to 25%
- Location: Supports Elanco Manufacturing Network sites; off-hours support (evenings and weekends) may be required for process issues/outages