Process Engineering Associate (Entry Level)

About the Role

As a Process Engineer at Clinton Labs, Elanco’s largest U.S. manufacturing site, you will join a team focused on ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production of animal health products. In this entry-level role, you will develop deep technical expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment, contribute to regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Key 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

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with an expected graduation by June 2027.
• Required Experience: None required — entry-level position
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfortable using tools like Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or lab setting
• 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
• General awareness of manufacturing or process equipment such as fermentors, dryers, or packaging systems

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday (8-hour shifts); occasional evening or weekend support may be required
• Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site