What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineering Co-Op position at Elanco?
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Process Engineering Co-Op
As a Process Engineering Co-Op, you will be part of Elanco’s Process Engineering Team at our Clinton Manufacturing Plant in Clinton, IN. This co-op provides a hands-on opportunity to apply engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges, supporting continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.
Your Responsibilities:
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Process Engineering Co-Op
As a Process Engineering Co-Op, you will be part of Elanco’s Process Engineering Team at our Clinton Manufacturing Plant in Clinton, IN. This co-op provides a hands-on opportunity to apply engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges, supporting continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.
Your Responsibilities:
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, documentation updates, and operational efficiencies
- Assist with maintaining manufacturing facilities with troubleshooting and root cause investigations
- Participate in change control, deviation, and report management activities to ensure alignment with quality and technical requirements
- Support project management efforts for contract manufacturers, including data collection, report preparation, and coordination with cross-functional teams
- Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: No prior experience required — this is an entry-level co-op opportunity
- Top Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong problem-solving abilities, technical writing skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in process improvement, data analytics, and manufacturing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent organization and time management abilities with attention to detail
- Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site