Process Automation Engineer

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:

As a Process Automation Engineer at Elanco, you will be a hands-on builder at the core of our business process transformation. Working closely with the Process Automation and SaaS Architect, you will develop, test, and deploy robust automation solutions that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort across the company. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented engineer who is passionate about using technology to solve practical problems and deliver tangible results.

This includes four strategic priorities:

• Pipeline Acceleration: Optimize the search and approval of high impact medicines with a focus on speed, cost and precision.

• Manufacturing Excellence: Improve the efficiency, quality and consistency of core manufacturing processes, specifically execution and equipment effectiveness.

• Sales Effectiveness: Simplify the process to find, trust and consume relevant customer insights that drive sales growth and improved engagement.

• Productivity: Expand operating margin through efficiency by systematically reducing our operating expenses across the company, improving profitability.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop Automation Solutions: Design, develop, and configure process automations using our standard suite of tools (Agentic AI, scripting, workflow engines) based on technical designs and business requirements.

• Test and Deploy: Conduct rigorous testing and debugging to ensure automations are reliable, error-free, and ready for production. Manage the deployment and release process.

• Provide Technical Support: Act as a key support contact for deployed automations, troubleshooting issues, performing maintenance, and implementing enhancements.

• Create Documentation: Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation for all automation solutions, including process flows and support guides.

• Adhere to Standards: Implement solutions that strictly follow the architectural patterns, best practices, and governance standards established by the Process Automation and SaaS Architect.

• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with business analysts to understand process details and with the Architect to translate architectural designs into functional code.

• Continuous Improvement: Proactively monitor the performance of live automations and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Required Experience: 2+ years proven, hands-on experience developing automation solutions, including bots, workflows and integrations, leveraging modern programmatic techniques (e.g., APIs, etc.)

• Scripting & Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

• API Integration: Experience working with REST and SOAP APIs to integrate automations with other enterprise systems.

• Model Context Protocol: Understanding of emerging frameworks that facilitate integration between AI solutions and access external tools, data sources, and systems.

• Cloud Platform Proficiency: Practical experience with Public Cloud, specifically Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and their Automation services (e.g., Azure Logic Apps).

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• DevSecOps: knowledge of relevant DevSecOps concepts and tooling, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Git SCM, Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure-as-Code (HashiCorp Terraform).

• Process Analysis: A solid understanding of business process analysis and workflow design. Ability to read and interpret process maps and requirements documents.

• Problem-Solving and Debugging: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.

• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to building high-quality, reliable automation solutions.

• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a technical team.

• Industry Experience (Nice to Have): Experience in the life science, animal health, or a related regulated industry.

Additional Information:

• Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment

• Travel: 0-10%

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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