Engineer - IT Manufacturing Execution

Engineer – IT Manufacturing Execution

As an Engineer at Elanco you will be a key technical contributor to the digital heart of our production facilities, specializing in implementing and supporting our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This hands‑on role bridges physical manufacturing processes with digital systems that control and document them, ensuring our operations are efficient, compliant, and reliable.

• System Design and Configuration:
  Contribute to the design and implementation of MES solutions, 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 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 platforms, troubleshooting and resolving system issues to ensure high availability for our manufacturing and lab teams.
• Integration:
  Assist with integration between MES and other critical systems such as ERP (SAP) and shop‑floor equipment (PLCs/SCADA), ensuring a reliable flow of data.
• Validation and Compliance:
  Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for MES enhancements and new implementations, generating validation documentation and maintaining systems in a validated, GxP‑compliant state.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, and Process Science teams to gather requirements and provide updates on technical activities.
• User Training and Enablement:
  Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to ensure that manufacturing and lab personnel are proficient in using the MES/LES systems effectively in their day‑to‑day roles.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Computer Science) or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience configuring and supporting an MES platform (e.g., Tulip, Werum PAS‑X, Emerson Syncade, POMSnet).
• Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment, preferably within pharmaceutical, biologics, animal health, or another GxP‑regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of GxP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) principles.
• Familiarity with industrial automation concepts, including PLCs and SCADA, and how they integrate with higher‑level manufacturing systems.
• Experience with SQL for data queries to support troubleshooting, data extraction, and report generation.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Solid understanding of business process analysis and workflow design; ability to read and interpret process maps and requirements documents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with operators, scientists, and management.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  concepts, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and source control (Git).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel: 0–10%

Location:

Hook, UK – Hybrid Work Environment or Speke, UK – Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.