Automation Engineer

Are you the Automation Engineer we need at our unique Liverpool facility? Are you seeking a permanent career in the scientific sector and wish to make a difference in everything you do?

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet, then Elanco is the place for you.

Joining Elanco means joining a global animal health company with diverse and dedicated professionals who are united by a common purpose: to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them. You will find an environment that nurtures creativity, fosters collaboration, and rewards initiative. Whether you're a scientist pushing the boundaries of veterinary medicine, a marketer crafting compelling narratives, or an operations expert streamlining processes, your contribution matters.

Our promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.

What you will do as an Automation Engineer at Elanco

Develop Technical Knowledge

o Develop a technical understanding of the manufacturing processes supported including awareness of good manufacturing practices, customer requirements, process flow, safety critical operations and control strategies.

o Develop and maintain expertise and knowledge across the different automation platforms used at Speke.

o Provide SME support in integrating business systems using an array of technologies – these may include middleware integration technologies, OPC, XML, BatchML, SQL and industry standards such as ISA S88, S95.

o Document work and learning in technical documents (specifications, standards).

Process Support

o Represent the Technical Operations function at Process Team huddles, Technical Operations huddles and accountability meetings.

o Investigate and complete deviation investigations, using root cause analysis and other relevant investigative techniques.

o Coach and mentor other Technical Operations members

o Partner with QCL, QA, engineering, operations, and scheduling to deal with day-to-day issues that impact production, supply or product SISPQ.

o Support internal, external and customer audits as a technical SME.

o Complete periodic reviews and updates of technical documents.

o Provide technical coaching to Technical Operations and Process Team members.

o Promote and demonstrate safe working practices on site.

Process Improvement / Capital Projects

o Work with site functions and Process Teams to identify process improvement/optimisation opportunities.

o Implement (and own where appropriate) automation changes designed to maintain or enhance safety, product quality, yield and throughput in line with business needs, whilst ensuring no detrimental impact to SISPQ or regulatory commitments. Ensure changes meet user requirements.

o Work with the PMO to identify and prioritise change activity.

o Provide SME input and support for delivery of capital project work.

System Life-cycle Activities

o Manage security administration activities for systems, including provision of physical and logical security measures.

o Maintain configuration management and backup/restoration of systems.

o Carry out Periodic Reviews to ensure that systems continue to operate in a validated/qualified state.

o Train users in the effective use of site automation systems.

o Author and update/maintain system lifecycle documentation.

Networking and Professional Expertise

o Manage and maintain the relationship with automation vendors necessary for the ongoing support of site systems.

o Participate in and contribute to the Process Automation Community of Practice.

What you will need to be an Automation Engineer at Elanco Liverpool

• Technical degree or equivalent (time-served engineer with significant Automation experience)
• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role

WE ARE ELANCO

At Elanco, we have nearly 10,000 employees across the world. We recognize that the strength of our organization lies in the richness of our people's experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are not just dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace – we thrive on it.