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!
Lohmann Animal Health GmbH – a global leader specializing in the production of poultry vaccines – has been part of Elanco since 2014. With our innovative products and services, we strive to take responsibility for the community and enrich the lives of both people and animals. Our vaccines are exported to more than 70 countries worldwide. With more than 180 employees and a long-standing company history, Lohmann Animal Health GmbH offers an exciting, international, and impactful working environment.
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team and take on the critical additional responsibility of Site Energy Manager.
In this role, your technical foundation will be utilized to ensure our site's electrical infrastructure and power distribution systems operate reliably and safely. Alongside this, you will step into a strategic leadership position, acting as the site's primary expert for our Energy Management System (EnMS) in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001.
Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Engineering:
Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical infrastructure and power distribution systems across the manufacturing site.
Troubleshooting & Support: Provide high-level technical support for electrical system issues to ensure safe operations, minimize downtime, and reduce factory losses.
Project Management: Lead or support electrical upgrade and facility infrastructure projects, including vendor management, installation, and commissioning.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure all electrical activities comply with relevant national safety standards (e.g., VDE, DGUV), GxP/GMP regulations, and internal company policies.
Site Energy Management (DIN EN ISO 50001):
Strategic Leadership: Advise site leadership on energy procurement, distribution, and usage matters, focusing on cost-efficiency and sustainability.
System Ownership: Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site’s Energy Management System (EnMS).
Monitoring & Reporting: Define KPIs, establish reporting systems, and conduct regular management reviews regarding energy consumption and savings.
Supplier Management: Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all energy suppliers (gas, oil, district heating, electricity).
Audits & Compliance: Plan, prepare, and conduct internal and external energy audits.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Experience: Strong background in industrial electrical engineering, facility power systems, or electrical infrastructure. Experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or highly regulated manufacturing environment is a significant advantage.
Energy Management Mindset: A strong interest in sustainability and energy efficiency. Prior experience with energy management is a plus, but not strictly required.
Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities, excellent project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and site leadership.
Languages: Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
What we offer
Performance-based and attractive compensation, including participation in company success
Employer contribution to pension plans
40-hour work week
30 days of annual leave
Meal allowance subsidy
Regular team events
Health and fitness programs as well as access to Corporate Benefits
Freedom for personal initiative and opportunities for individual professional development
Working in a dynamic team within an international company
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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- Strong background in industrial electrical engineering, facility power systems, or electrical infrastructure
- Knowledge of national electrical safety standards (e.g., VDE, DGUV) and compliance with GxP/GMP
- Fluent German and English (written and spoken)
- Experience in pharmaceutical, GMP, or highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience or interest in energy management and sustainability, familiarity with ISO 50001/EnMS
- Strong analytical problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
Elanco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Elanco and has not been reviewed or approved by Elanco.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are broad, including PTO, flexible leave, and the ability to purchase additional vacation. These provisions are highlighted as supportive of work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside company-paid life, disability, and wellness support. Pet insurance and assistance programs reinforce a comprehensive wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) and, for some employees, access to a defined benefit pension. These programs add meaningful long-term value to total rewards.
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What We Do
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives. Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society. Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
